Past Events

  • Woodwind Instrument Introductions

    Our littlest audience yet! River City Winds is headed to Acton Academy to give an introduction class on woodwind instruments—including piccolo, flute, clarinet, and bassoon

    We’ll be back at Acton in May to give a mini pop performance to get the kids up and moving!

    Friday, April 25, 2025 • 10:30am | Acton Academy North

  • First Fine Arts 2025 Lenten performance

    River City Winds is thrilled to be a guest to First Baptist Church during their very special seasonal fine arts series.

    The First Fine Arts Series concerts will bring together the community and the church to enjoy the gift of music!

    Tuesday, April 1, 2025 • 12pm | First Baptist Church - San Antonio

  • Event flyer for River City Winds (RCW) performing at TMEA Clinic/Convention on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 10:30 AM in Fountain View Lobby Area. Background includes musical notes, a flute image, and a blue theme.

    TMEA 2025 Performance

    River City Winds is making our TMEA debut this season!

    We will be performing a showcase highlighting repertoire taken directly from the PML of varying styles and difficultly levels to encourage more small chamber ensembles and acknowledge the fluidity of chamber music!

    Saturday, February 15, 2025 • 10:30am | Henry B. González Convention Center

  • Solo & Ensemble Clinic at Southside High

    It’s Solo & Ensemble season! We’re headed around and giving clinics to student ensembles participating this year.

    River City Winds will be at Southside High School for to clinic several ensembles preparing for their performances—we’re excited to hear everyone!

    Friday, January 31, 2025 • 4:30pm | Southside High School

  • Sheet music open on a piano with a blurred background of a Christmas tree with lights.

    Caroling at Whole Foods

    Our annual tradition! We’re headed down to the Quarry to do some caroling at the local Whole Foods Market.

    Enjoy some holiday shopping (or take a lunch break at Whole Foods) and listen to classic holiday music performed by your favorite San Antonio wind trio!

    Monday, December 23, 2024 • 11am | Whole Foods Market

  • Poster for a Christmas event titled 'Christmas Around the World.' Features three woodwind instruments (flute, bassoon, clarinet) decorated with a red bow on a pine branch. Event on December 15 at 7:30 PM at Helotes Hills United Methodist Church, Helotes, TX. Includes logos for local chamber ensembles.

    Christmas Around the World

    Join us as we celebrate the season! Enjoy a free holiday performance from River City Winds and the Prickly Pear Clarinet Ensemble.

    Featuring new and classic tunes from all over, we’re looking forward to bringing the joy of music into the holiday season!

    Sunday, December 15, 2024 • 7:30pm | Helotes Hills United Methodist Church

  • Logos of the National Flute Association, ALRY Publications, and River City Winds with text about NFA 2024 Convention on August 2.

    Alry Publications Booth Mini-Concert

    River City Winds is giving a mini-concert at the National Flute Association’s convention this summer! You can find us at the ALRY Publications booth. We’ll be performing some of ALRY’s own publications featuring trios—get a live demonstration before you buy!

    Friday, August 2, 2024 • 3:30pm | Henry B. González Convention Center

  • Celebrating National Chamber Music Month 2024

    Join us for a spectacular evening filled with the enchanting melodies of chamber music! This event is dedicated to celebrating the beauty of small ensemble performances.

    Saturday, May 18, 2024 • 7pm | Madison Square Presbyterian Church

  • A music teacher in a classroom holds a bassoon while speaking to students seated on the floor. Three musicians are seated, one with a music stand. Shelves with musical instruments and equipment line one wall, and timpani drums are visible.

    Poth, TX Mini Tour

    Bringing the music in and around San Antonio—a mini Poth tour! We’ll be spending the day playing and talking to the music students of Poth ISD and then we are performing at the Dewees-Remschel House for the Floresville Musical Club’s last meeting of the season.

    Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | Poth High School & The Dewees-Remschel House

  • Illuminated sign with a microphone and text 'On the Air' on a wall.

    Live on the air at TPR

    We’re on the air, rain or shine, performing a preview of Spider Suite by Jenni Brandon—tune in to KPAC 88.3 to catch us on TPR’s Classical Connections. Or visit HERE

    Monday, May 13, 2024 | Texas Public Radio Station, KPAC 88.3 FM San Antonio

  • Close-up of a Christmas tree with a red treble clef ornament and a green bauble.

    Caroling at the Quarry

    River City Winds brings the joy of holiday music to the Quarry! Get some holiday shopping done, grab a bite to eat, and be entertained by a live performance of your favorite local wind trio!

    Saturday, December 23, 2023 • 10:30am | Whole Foods Market