Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble
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The current Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble (GVWE) was founded January 1, 2014 and presented its first concert April 27, 2014. This group is a continuation of the Genesee Wind Ensemble founded by Bradley Meholick. The current group was inspired by the Eastman Community Music School Music Educators Wind Ensemble, conducted by Bill Tiberio.
The group's purpose is three fold. The GVWE exists to serve and provide the Greater Genesee Valley audience with new and familiar live music, to serve and provide its membership an opportunity to perform challenging wind ensemble literature and to provide an opportunity for the conductor and musicians to grow their collective musical talents. The membership of the GVWE includes professional musicians, music educators, and amateur musicians. These musicians apply to become members of the GVWE based on their training, experience and personal musical goals. The group continues to increase its visibility and location of concert venues. The wind ensemble has celebrated a performance at the Buffalo Philharmonic's Community Spotlight program on November 19, 2016. |
Meet the Maestro
Philip J. Briatico has been in the field of music education for fifteen years. He has worked at Elba and Warsaw Central Schools and is currently teaching at Niagara Falls City School District. He studied music education at Buffalo State College and the University at Buffalo. He also holds a GIML Level 1 Certification in instrumental music teaching. Philip plays baritone saxophone and woodwinds in pit orchestras, has been a member of Genesee Chorale and the Eastman Community School Music Educators' Wind Ensemble. He is also the co-manager of the Batavia Swing Band and contributing member of the Genesee Jazz Collective.
He has conducted both the Corfu-Pembroke Community Band (for seven consecutive seasons) and served as one of the guest conductors of the Batavia Concert Band. Philip has also had the opportunity to conduct the 2013 Chautauqua Elementary All-County Band and the 2016 Schoharie County All-Star Elementary Band . He is also a member of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA).
His teaching responsibilities have included general music, 4-12 band lessons, sixth grade band, junior high band, senior high band, jazz ensemble, pit orchestra and music theory. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has served as president of the Genesee-Wyoming Music Educators' Association for a term of four years.
Philip is honored to have taken the baton to direct the members of the Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble. It is the highlight of his week to be able to work with this talented group of people and bring this type of music to our area.
When he is not in the classroom, Philip enjoys working with his father in the electrical field and traveling.
He has conducted both the Corfu-Pembroke Community Band (for seven consecutive seasons) and served as one of the guest conductors of the Batavia Concert Band. Philip has also had the opportunity to conduct the 2013 Chautauqua Elementary All-County Band and the 2016 Schoharie County All-Star Elementary Band . He is also a member of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA).
His teaching responsibilities have included general music, 4-12 band lessons, sixth grade band, junior high band, senior high band, jazz ensemble, pit orchestra and music theory. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has served as president of the Genesee-Wyoming Music Educators' Association for a term of four years.
Philip is honored to have taken the baton to direct the members of the Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble. It is the highlight of his week to be able to work with this talented group of people and bring this type of music to our area.
When he is not in the classroom, Philip enjoys working with his father in the electrical field and traveling.
