SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
wind ensemble
ABOUT THE ENSEMBLE
The mission of the Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble is to provide a performance outlet for music educators and other accomplished musicians, to educate and share music with the local community, and to promote wind and percussion literature as a form of communication and cultural enrichment.
upcoming concerts
Join us for our Season 9 concerts:
Saturday – May 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Sunday – August 23, 2026 at 3:00 pm
*concerts are at Clarkston High School unless otherwise noted
Help us break a world record!
For America’s 250th birthday, and also our 10th year, the Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble (SEMWE) wants to set a new world record for the largest number of piccoloists playing “The Stars and Stripes Forever” at our August concert. We are applying with Guinness, but will be going for the record even if our application is not accepted (there is no current record with Guinness, just self-documented). The world record is currently 239. We are aiming for 250 and will cut off registration at 450 performers due to performance hall size.
Who: SEMWE plus 250+ piccolos
What: World Record Attempt
When: Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Clarkston High School Auditorium, Clarkston, MI
Cost: $15 (non-refundable) and includes a t-shirt. Must register by June 30 for a t-shirt to be included.
Bring: Piccolo, flip folder, and earplugs!
To register, click the button to the left. To download the music, click the button to the right.
Questions? Reach out to semwepiccolo@gmail.com
Learn More & Donate
Support the Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble
The Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble (SEMWE) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up of dedicated music professionals—active and retired—who volunteer their time and talent to bring high-quality wind band performances to our community.
As a completely volunteer-run ensemble, we rely on the generosity of donors like you to help cover essential costs such as music rentals, concert program printing, and venue expenses.
Your support helps keep our performances free and accessible to all, while sustaining the musical traditions that enrich Southeastern Michigan.
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for supporting SEMWE!
SEMWE is a proud member of the Association of Concert Bands.
“The mission of the Association of Concert Bands is to foster excellence in Concert Band music through performance, education, and advocacy.
The Association of Concert Bands was formed to support adult concert, community, and municipal bands. Members include bands, adult musicians, conductors, composers, and corporations who are dedicated and equipped to serve the needs of musicians that perform in and/or lead adult concert bands.
The Association of Concert Bands has formed Blanket Performance Licensing Agreements with both BMI and ACSAP for performance rights for its members and publishes a magazine, the ACB Journal, to share information among people involved in adult concert bands and sponsors many projects to fulfill our mission.”
Media
Watch us in action in the videos below. For more videos from previous concerts, please check out our YouTube channel (click here).
