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.
Special thanks for supporting our concerts this summer.
Willmar Are Community Foundation, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Walts, Ecowater, Public Works, Community Ed and Rec, Heritage Bank, West Central Tribune, and Willmar Public Schools.

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
Brendon Canavan |
Our Summer director
Heather Schumaker |

Brendon Canavan is the current band director at ACGC and is excited to direct Prairie Winds starting in the fall of 2025.
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Heather Schumaker will be our summer season director. |
We are grateful to have support from the Willmar Area Community Foundation and Southwest Minnesota Arts Council.
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