Eclipsing the traditions of the classical music scene, the Desert Winds is as culturally searing as the desert climate from which it came. Led by Artistic Director Dr. Charles A. Maguire, this award-winning wind ensemble dynamically harnesses the creative spirit of musical art and burns into our consciousness that inclusivity and community are synonymous. Comprised of 45 of the finest woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists from the Las Vegas community, The Desert Winds promotes the performance and commission of life-mirroring pieces of musical art that reflect the diverse communities from which we derive.