40th Anniversary Season
40th Season Spotlight
Throughout the 2025/26 season, we will highlight one of our members or Alumni and share their HWE story.
Jason Blackwell
Instrument(s):​​
Alto Sax & Guest Conduct
First Season with HWE:
Winter 2021
"A Ship Emerges from the Mist" by Rossano Galante
While conducting Summon the Heroes, during a dramatic grand pause, someone's phone made a "boing" notification sound. It was all I could do to not fall over laughing.
What is your favorite piece performed? ​​​​
Magical Musical Memory:
The HWE has been a place for me to continue making quality live music with some amazing musicians and share that passion with my family and friends.
What does the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble mean to you?: ​
Thank you to our Ruby
Season Sponsors
Play Your Part
You don't need to play a band instrument to be a part of the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble Family.
Make a financial contribution towards the HWEs 40th commissioned pieces, equipment, production costs and operational expenses.
Your monetary donations are tax-deductible.
We are looking for community partners we can synergize with to promote our visions and support for the community. Print and Online Ad space is available, as well as full event sponsorship.
As the HWE prepares for another 40 years of bringing music to the Hillcrest and greater San Diego community, we have opportunities to be involved in event production, community outreach, and fund raising.
Let us know how you want to help in the contact form.
40 Years of Music Making
Exciting HWE history and stories coming soon...