Harpist ANNE-MARGUERITE MICHAUD has been a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony since 1988. A graduate of the Juilliard school and student of the legendary Marcel Grandjany, her recent Summit label release featuring his compositions and transcriptions has been hailed as "the best harp recording ever." Ms. Michaud's performances with the Winds are perfect for the winter holidays or any time of year, and can include Baroque, Impressionist, and Chinese-influenced works.

Heavenly Music for Harp and Winds (five winds and harp; optional baritone voice). Your audience will be in heaven with the celestial sounds of the harp in music by Ravel and the Romantics, plus the virtuoso display of Handel’s harp concerto. An option for this program is the addition of baritone voice for the delightful Songs of Sundry Natures by the late English composer, Phyllis Tate.

Christmas Winds (five winds and harp; optional voices). A great alternative to the Nutcracker for holiday programming, this concert features inspiring Christmas music by Berlioz, Jolivet, and American composer Roland Leich, plus the Winds’ own exquisite carol arrangements featuring the harp. Hannukah music may be included upon request.

MARK BRAMPTON SMITH took first prize in the 1989 Fort Wayne National Organ Competition, first prize in the 1982 Ann Arbor International Organ Competition, and second prize in the 1974 American Guild of Organists National Competition. He has extensive liturgical music experience in addition to accompanying vocalists, instrumentalists, and choral ensembles, including the Ann Arbor Cantata Singers. He is currently Music Director at St. Basil Catholic Church in Pittsburgh and an accompanist with the Carnegie Mellon University School of Music.

Pipes, Reeds, and Horns (four woodwinds, trumpet and organ) Joyful Baroque music of Handel and Hertel plus a unique wedding march by the Winds’ resident composer. This concert MUST BE IN A CHURCH OR CONCERT HALL WITH A PIPE ORGAN. "colorful... the selected program alternated between the turn of this century and the rich sonorities of the 18th, with very pleasing results." [JAMESTOWN POST-JOURNAL]

British Isles Escapade (six winds and harpsichord) Renaissance treasures by Byrd and a Romantic suite of Elgar complement Baroque music by Purcell and beautiful modern works by Holst and Vaughan Williams.