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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? â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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?: â€‹

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Spotlight

Thank you to our Ruby
Season Sponsors

Play your part

Play Your Part

You don't need to play a band instrument to be a part of the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble Family.

Donation Box

Make a financial contribution towards the HWEs 40th commissioned pieces, equipment, production costs and operational expenses.  

Your monetary donations are tax-deductible. 

Customer Support Representative

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. 

Back of a group of volunteers

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

40 Years of Music Making

Exciting HWE history and stories coming soon...

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