PCWB is in its 17th season and is led by Dr. Patrick Murphy. The band performs 6-8 times per year and is comprised of adult, middle school, and high school musicians who enjoy playing intermediate to advanced wind band music.
PCWB was founded in 2005 by Cynthia Plank, who now plays as a member of the band.
This is a 501(c)(3) organization. Tax deductable donations are gratefully accepted.
PCWB was founded in 2005 by Cynthia Plank, who now plays as a member of the band.
This is a 501(c)(3) organization. Tax deductable donations are gratefully accepted.
Our Director
Dr. Patrick Murphy is Conductor of the Portland Community Wind Band and Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at the University of Portland. He has presented sessions at regional, national, and international conferences in both the United States and Europe. His research focuses primarily on Soviet wind band music, about which he is consulted by conductors and researchers worldwide. He has twice visited Moscow to conduct research and teach conducting at the Russian Academy of Music. Dr. Murphy’s degrees include a Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting from the University of Arizona, an M.A. in Music Education from the University of Minnesota, and a B.M. from Washington State University, also in Music Education. He is also conductor of the Southwest Washington Wind Symphony and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony’s Symphonic Band. Dr. Murphy has conducted numerous honor ensembles, has dozens of musical theatre conducting credits, and is an active adjudicator and clinician.
Host the Band
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PCWB is interested in expanding its concert venues. If you would like to host a concert, please contact us using this form:
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