A symphonic wind orchestra in Cambridgeshire
About
Stapleford Wind Sinfonia was formed in 2019 initially as a course-based symphonic wind orchestra, rehearsing at Stapleford Granary Arts Centre, near Cambridge. The aim of the ensemble was to explore symphonic wind, brass and percussion music in depth and enjoy the wealth of repertoire on offer. The members of this ensemble have since gone on to rehearse and perform together regularly and aim to produce concerts of variety with repertoire ranging from large-scale works to show pieces and film music. The Sinfonia is now based at St John's College School, Cambridge.
To see examples of repertoire covered, please visit the Gallery page.
Anne Templer, Musical Director ​
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Anne Templer completed her musical education at Guildhall School of Music and The Institute of Education (University College, London).
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Since then she has worked as percussionist, educator, conductor and writer specialising in musical matters. She regularly writes for the BBC Music Magazine where she is a critic and feature writer.
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As well as conducting the Stapleford Wind Sinfonia, Anne also co-founded and directs the St Neots Concert Band and is a regular conductor of the wind ensembles at the Cambridge Holiday Orchestra.
Anne is passionate about conducting wind ensembles in all their combinations, and in recent years has increased her conducting commitments specialising in this idiom. She has written extensively about this and welcomes the opportunity to explore new music and new forms.
