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The Prairie Winds Concert Band provides
an opportunity for area instrumentalists to continue playing
and performing in the context of the concert
band, while serving the West Central area as a provider of
musical entertainment and community involvement.
Watch for our spring 2025 season starting in January.
Hear recordings of our last concert here.
Interested in joining the band? We have 3 seasons including Fall, Spring and Summer.
In the Fall and Spring we rehearse Monday evenings at WEAC in Willmar 7-9pm (see the schedule)
Contact us if you are interested in playing.
You can listen to some of our recent concerts on the Music page.
Fall Band starts soon. Watch for details. Contact us if you want to play.
We strive to:
- To contribute positively to the musical
environment of the area we serve.
- To provide an opportunity for individual
musical expression and growth among the membership.
- To provide an opportunity for contact between
musicians of varying proficiencies for the purpose of continued
musical growth as well as community fellowship.
- To reaffim the community concert band position
in American music.
Listen to some of our songs on the music page
Check out our YouTube page. 
Follow us on Facebook. 
Our Fall and Spring director
is Brock Duncan from Benson High School |
Our Summer director
is Dennis Benson |
Brock Duncan directs our Fall and Spring seasons. He is currently in his 31st year as the band director in the Benson School District. Mr. Duncan is a graduate of Apple Valley High School and St Olaf College. He is an active adjudicator and a member of MBDA and Phi Beta Mu. |
Dennis Benson will be our summer season director. Born in Grove City, he attended Ridgewater College and Bemidji University graduating with a major in Music Education. He has directed the group many times in the past and when not directing plays trombone. |
We are grateful to have support from the Willmar Area Community Foundation and Southwest Minnesota Arts Council.
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