Winchendon Winds

06/14/2026

YES - we ARE family-friendly! Bring everyone down to today's Winchendon Winds Band Concert "Over the Hills..." at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street, and maybe you, too will leave "wide-eyed"...

06/13/2026

Come see why we're packing the hall! Our four-concert series continues TOMORROW, Sunday, June 14, at 2:00 p.m. at the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street. The program's theme is "Over the Hills and Through the Woods" as concert-goers will be treated to tunes depicting travel and geography. Selections include such favorites as "The Hills are Alive" and "Climb Every Mountain" from The Sound of Music, Copland's "Appalachian Spring," Grainger's delightful "Children's March," Shostakovich's rollicking "Galop," and the "Magnolia Star" train complete with sound effects and whistles. Dr. Lindsay Bronnenkant (UMass Music Faculty) brings joy and energy to the podium.

Concerts are free, thanks to numerous donations and grants, including the Winchendon Cultural Council. ADA accessible, family-friendly, refreshment available for sale.

06/09/2026

What a season opener! Wonderful to have over 150 attend our first concert of the season. We were treated to great lineup of patriotic music marking America's 250th anniversary. The verses of Billings' war hymn Chester filled the sanctuary. Topping it all off was a performance by a revolutionary war-era octet in historic garb. See pictures here and program notes. See you this Sunday at 2 p.m. for "Over the Hills and Through the Woods."

06/06/2026

Season begins tomorrow - Sunday, 2:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street. Here is a sneak peak of tomorrow’s program, full of Americana, and a special appearance of a Revolutionary War-era octet. Wear your red, white and blue, bring all your friends and family, and get ready to celebrate America’s 250th!

05/29/2026

Check out our article in this week's The Winchendon Courier! Provides highlights for our opening concert on Sunday June 7, at 2:00 p.m. Scroll down to find "Winchendon Winds Opens Season with 'Happy 250th Birthday, America!'"

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04/25/2026

Winchendon Winds is back again in 2026 for more music-making…mark your calendars for every Sunday in June! We’ll be performing June 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 2:00 p.m. at our usual venue, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.

Conductor Dr. Lindsay Bronnenkant returns for her third season, and has compiled a terrific series of themed concerts. We’ll start off with a “bang” on June 7, with a special concert celebrating America’s 250th. We’ll play patriotic favorites and include a special appearance by a Revolutionary War-era ensemble complete in period uniforms. The following three concerts promise to be just as exciting.

As always, concerts are free (donations most welcome). We’ll offer our usual tasty refreshments and basket raffle opportunities.

Tell all your friends and spend your June Sundays with us!

12/17/2025

Missing Winchendon Winds in our "off" season? Save the date: this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at our host venue Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street - come make merry with the Pioneer Valley Brass Quintet performing a family-friendly hour of classic Christmas favorites! Free admission - these five fine musicians appear on behalf of the First Universalist Parish of North Dana Trust...and four of them are Win Winds players! Following the concert, join the performers for a complimentary reception with sweets and beverages. Ample free parking in front circle or side streets. ADA accessible, all are welcome.

08/27/2025

The Town of Winchendon AV department was kind enough to post live recordings online of three of our concerts. Please click on this link that will take you to their website: https://winchendon.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/search?query=winchendon%20winds&site=1

We know it’s not as good as “being there” but do enjoy a recap of the selections and views of the conductor, players, and organist in the lovely sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon.