Chicago Wind Symphony
We are a volunteer group of professional-level adult musicians from the Chicagoland area whose mission is to perform high-quality wind music for local audiences. Our purpose is:
To provide a professional-level ensemble for symphonic wind band musicians in the Chicagoland area.
To employ a one-weekend-only rehearsal structure per concert without weekly rehearsals.
To perform a range of high-quality classic and contemporary music, focusing on original wind literature.
To provide opportunity for musical expression and growth among the membership.
To contribute positively to the musical environment of our community, whether local or otherwise.
Michael McCain
Artistic Director
Michael McCain received his bachelor’s in music education from Lawrence University and his master’s from VanderCook College of Music. He has been a band director on the southwest side of Chicago for the past ten years. His duties have included directing Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, New Orleans Brass Band, Chorus, and many small ensembles. He has had the fortune to have his students perform at many outstanding locations in his tenure including: The Midwest Clinic Band & Orchestra Conference, The Allstate Sugar Bowl, Millennium Park, Washington DC Memorial Day, Christkindlmarket, Universal Studios, McDonalds Thanksgiving Day Parade, Navy Pier, and more.
Under his direction his students have regularly earned Superior ratings at city and statewide competitions.
Mr. McCain continually puts the interests of his students ahead of his own personal accolades and is proud to be a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Board of Directors
Kelly Parker, President
Lara Ward, Vice President
Lindsay Haukebo, Communications Director
Paulette Velázquez, Finance Director
Felix Ponce, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director
Sage Degand, Marketing Director
Brian Chang, Personnel Director
Cody Stocker, Operations Director