The Newark Symphonic Winds, under the baton of director Richard Wong, is composed of amateur, semi-professional and professional musicians. The NSW was established to provide the Tri-City area with a high-quality symphonic wind ensemble. Learn more about joining the Newark Symphonic Winds.
Alto Sax
- Jim Carter
- Andy Ehling
Baritone Sax
- Steve Meier
Bass Clarinet
- Oscar Santamaria
- Kathleen Vork
Bassoon
- Oscar Santamaria
- Tracy Van Zanten
Clarinet
- Dick Chatham
- Gerry Curry
- Maurice Le Fleur
- Steve Leitner**
- Jennie Mitchell
- Sydney Moura
- Elin Thomas
- Helen Wells
- Karen Wheeler
Euphonium
- Thomas Bliss
- Virginia Valentine
Flutes
- Betty Cole
- Myra Downs
- Barbara Ettner
- Athena Tang
French Horn
- Patrick Audinet
- Galen Cook
- Kenton Kuwada
- Blossom Santiago-Dingle
- Dan Smith
Keyboard
- Sheryl Medford
Oboe
- Larry George
- Sheryl Medford*
Percussion/Mallets
- Sam Coleman
- Anthony Nunes
- Jessie Yin
Tenor Sax
- Peter Greeff
Trombone
- Clark Denning
- Mac Douglas
- Zhen Pang
- Dave Smith
- Dave Strand*
Trumpet
- Thomas Bliss
- Don Finck
- David Williams
Tuba
- Arnold Kuhlmann
* Section Leader
** Woodwind Group Leader
*** Brass/Percussion Group Leader
(H) = Honorary Member
Additional Honorary Members: Joan Carter (Public Relations)
The Newark Symphonic Winds, under the baton of director Richard Wong, is composed of amateur, semi-professional and professional musicians. The NSW was established to provide the Tri-City area with a high-quality symphonic wind ensemble.