Patagonia Winds champions new music for the wind quintet, performing its two recent commissions by Jasmine Arielle Barnes and Alexandra Molnar-Suhajda.
Both composers will be in attendance to share their unique stories and provide a valuable look at the creative commissioning partnership.
Presented as part of the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention
Saturday, February 14, 2026
2:00pm
Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel
13869 Park Center Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
Experience the vibrant artistry of today’s leading Black composers in an evening of powerful storytelling through wind quintet.
From Valerie Coleman’s beloved landscapes to the recent commissioned work by Jasmine Arielle Barnes, this program weaves together Caribbean folklore, American roots, and soaring contemporary voices.
Featuring music by four living composers alongside Lina Blanchet’s enchanting Haitian Folk Tale, this concert celebrates the creators shaping classical music’s present and future.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
7pm
Lutheran Village at Millers Grant
9000 Fathers Legacy, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Patagonia Winds is thrilled to announce its upcoming season, featuring an exploration of the elements, a celebration of the holidays, and a tribute to the legacy of freedom.
This season brings an exciting mix of established masterpieces and new commissions, promising unforgettable musical experiences for all.
We’re especially delighted to present two world premieres (you can support our commission projects here) and to feature renowned composer Jasmine Arielle Barnes throughout the season.
We look forward to seeing you! Sign up for our email list today to make sure to get all the details!
🎵 October 25 & 26: A Musical Exploration of “Earth, Wind & Fire”
The season kicks off with a program that evokes the power of nature. Join us on October 26 at the Horowitz Center in Columbia, MD, for a concert featuring Manuel de Falla’s fiery Ritual Fire Dance, Alyssa Morris’ moving and beautiful Dumbarton Oaks, Michael Mauldin’s evocative Canyon Light and Valerie Coleman’s bluesy Red Clay and Mississippi Delta.
The highlight of this program is the highly anticipated world premiere of composer Jasmine Arielle Barnes’s first work for wind quintet, How to Fly, a piece that promises to take listeners on a breathtaking musical journey.
Ms. Barnes will be in attendance for a special preview event on October 25. Major donors to Patagonia Winds’ commission project (you can donate here) will be invited to an afternoon of music, conversation, and camaraderie in support of the Avanti Orchestra.
🎄 December 15: “Holiday Treats”
Get into the holiday spirit with a special concert at The Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, MD. This festive program, featuring an interactive Holiday Dessert Tasting Menu, includes the world premiere of Alexandra Molnar-Suhajda’s Celtic Christmas Suite, along with other favorites old and new. It’s the perfect way to share the joy of the season with friends and family.
🕊️ January 18, 2026: “Echoes of Freedom”
Patagonia Winds offers an uplifting concert in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, as part of the Living Arts Concert Series at Church of the Resurrection in Burtonsville, MD. Resonating with the spirit of hope and resilience, the program features works that celebrate the enduring legacy of those who fought for change, with works by Manuel de Falla, Alyssa Morris, Michael Mauldin, Valerie Coleman and Jasmine Arielle Barnes.
Join us for a season of powerful music, new discoveries, and community.
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Patagonia Winds returns to the Island Concert Stage at Chincoteague with a dynamic program of highlights from its 15th Anniversary Season.
The group’s signature blend of exciting new works and beloved favorites will include works by Lina Blanchet, Chris McFarlane, Gustav Holst, Lee Hoiby, John Williams and Valerie Coleman.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
7pm
Island Concert Stage
Chincoteague, VA
More info
In celebration of their 15th Anniversary Season, Patagonia Winds brings their “Looking Back, Looking Forward” program to Maryland and Virginia audiences in April 2025!
The concerts feature their signature blend of exciting new works and beloved favorites by Holst, Blanchet, Moravec, Hoiby and Coleman.
See you soon!
Sun. April 13th at 4:00pm
Horowitz Center
Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
(GPS: use 5020 Campus Dr)
Columbia, MD 21044
Meet-the-Artists Reception to follow
Tickets and info
Sun. April 27th at 7:00pm
Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church
8009 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308
Meet-the-Artists Reception to follow
More Info
To start off the 2023-2024 concert season, Patagonia Winds offers a program of toe-tapping inspiration from around the world.
From Respighi to Coleman, Delibes to d’Rivera, and Texas Two Step to Klezmer dances, this rousing, tuneful concert will enliven your weekend and send you home humming!
Sunday, October 15th at 4pm
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church Concert Series
1 Chevy Chase Circle NW, Washington, DC, 20015
Free will donation to support CCPC’s Concert Series
Sunday, October 22nd at 4pm
Howard Community College Concert Series
Horowitz Center, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
(GPS use this address: 5020 Campus Dr, Columbia, MD 21044)
Tickets $10-$18 (kids 6-12 FREE with general/senior ticket purchase)
Meet-the-Artists Reception to follow
Sunday, November 19th at 3pm
The Lyceum
201 S. Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Free will donation to support the Friday Morning Music Club
Patagonia Winds returns to the Chalice Series with a diverse program of pieces by composers whose backgrounds weave together, connecting the threads of delightful works for wind quintet, and winds + piano with Michael Adcock. Featuring music by Jeff Scott, Andrew John Kosinski, Valerie Coleman, Lili Boulanger and Jean Françaix.
Saturday, December 3, 2022
7:00 PM at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center
7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
Tickets
La fĂŞte de la musique
Sun. Oct. 23rd at 4pm
with Dr. Wei-Der Huang, piano
Horowitz Center
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
Tickets and info
We hope to see you there!
Please stay to say hello at the Meet the Artists reception afterwards!
It’s finally here!
We get to be back in person for a concert AND the performance features the long-awaited premiere of Andrew John Kosinski’s “A Walk Through the Garden.”Â
Our “Diversions” program will take away your cares! Come enjoy music by Haydn, Grieg, Beethoven, Debussy and the Maryland premiere of “A Walk Through the Garden,” the work that we and New Jersey-based Quinception co-commissioned.Â
Sat. April 2nd at 7:30pm
Horowitz Center at Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
Directions
Tickets $7-$18Â (purchase one week ahead for early-bird discount!)Â
www.howardcc.edu/concerts
Horowitz Center Box Office 443-518-1500
We can’t wait to see you!
UPDATE:Â You can watch this concert anytime on YouTube! Enjoy!
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We are planning a treat for you to enjoy from the comfort (and safety) of your own home!Â
Please join us July 26th at 3pm (see calendar event) as we celebrate two influential women of color in America.
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Our FREE virtual concert for the WMPA Chamber Music Series features “Portraits of Josephine Baker” by Valerie Coleman.
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We’ll also highlight other favorite performances of music by Bach, Harberg, Holst and Gershwin.
This informal concert includes our signature commentary about the pieces plus stories about our musical origins.
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association will stream the concert on their YouTube channel.Â
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