Faculty Woodwind Quintet
The Wright Winds is the resident faculty woodwind quintet at Wright State University. With a focus on developing chamber music programs at WSU and community outreach, the Wright Winds has an exciting and diverse repertoire ranging from the classic woodwind quintet literature to compelling music by new composers.
Performance highlights include concerts and clinics at multiple OMEA conferences and tours of the British Virgin Isles and Hong Kong, China. Every year the Wright Winds visit schools throughout Ohio presenting educational concerts received with great enthusiasm that explore various topics from introducing the woodwind instruments to the challenges of ensemble playing.
For more information about the Wright Winds or to schedule a performance or clinic at your school, please contact Bill Jobert at (937) 775-3170 or william.jobert@wright.edu.
The Wright Winds consists of the following members:
- Dr. Christopher Chaffee, flute
- Kathy deGruchy, oboe
- John Kurokawa, clarinet
- Bill Jobert, bassoon
- Jonas Thoms, horn
