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In Tune With the Community

Santa Ynez Valley Journal (January 2009) - Wendy Thompson, Staff Writer

Just like the line of a Joni Mitchell tune, “He played Real Good for Free,” the Valley Wind Ensemble asks for no gratuity nor reward except their own.

Each of its 35 musicians can be found every Thursday night, flipping pages and following Music Director Sharon Jeskey’s every motion. Valley Wind Ensemble members devote several hours of practice each week because they love music and the valley.

“We really get excited about our music,” said Ethel Larrabee, former Valley Wind Ensemble president.

The ensemble performs five free concerts a year: at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church in the fall; at the Solvang Veterans Hall on Veterans’ Day; in Solvang with an early summer concert and during Fourth of July festivities; and another concert each spring, this year slated for March 15 at Old Mission Santa Iñes.


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  • Donate
    • Giving Tuesday
  • About
  • Calendar
  • News
    • 2023 Jeskey 25 Years
    • 2021 Return after COVID
    • 2018 Delight & Inspire
    • 2016 Twenty-Five Years
    • 2014 Historic Trip
    • 2011 Danish Prince
    • 2009 In Tune
    • 2007 Beautiful Music
    • 2005 Festival Benefit
  • History
  • Members