The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble
Welcome! The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble, one of Southern California's finest adult musical organizations, celebrates over 20 years of providing quality musical programs for the greater San Diego community. Originally called San Diego's Finest City Freedom Band, the group was formed to bring music to the LGBT community as a marching band that also played concerts. With the turn of the new century, the band has evolved into an elite concert band, playing more advanced music with a new mission to entertain the ideal of diversity within our ranks as well as promoting quality music to all of San Diego. The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble is a self-supporting program of The Center, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. We do not receive any funding from The Center. Rather, we exist on income from concert ticket sales, the sale of merchandise, such as CDs, and donations from patrons and sponsors. To learn more about The Center or donating to The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble, visit their website by clicking their logo in the right column.
Our Next Performance
Cabaret Concert
Saturday July 25, 7pm
Something Old,
Something New,
Something Borrowed,
Something Blues...
Location
Linder Hall, First United Methodist Church, 2111 Camino Del Rio South (Mission Valley)
Seating is limited!
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door
Seniors: $15
Ticket price includes complimentary
hors d'oevures
Advance tickets available at
Obelisk Bookstore, 1029 University Ave.
The Windsmith, 2867 University Ave.
For more information call 619.692.2077 ext. 814
Concert Schedule
We perform at least four concerts per year, and in addition, some of our members get together in smaller groups to play at weddings, holiday parties, and other social functions in the community.
Spring Concert: April or May; more traditional, classical-style music
Summer Cabaret Concert: July 25; "pops"-style music
Fall Concert: October date TBA
Holiday Concert: December date TBA; "Holiday Inn" a production
In addition we usually play at San Diego's Balboa Park for their "Twilight in the Park" concert series. This concert is normally on a Tuesday or Wednesday night in late July.
Rehearsal Schedule
We rehearse on Monday nights, 7 to 9:30pm in the recital hall of the United Church of Christ in Mission Hills, 4070 Jackdaw Street, San Diego 92103.
Concert Videos!
Please click here to view selections from our May 2nd concert, "Night at the Opera". If you would like a high-quality CD of this performance, please contact us for more information.
