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Community Inlet Winds Band
The City of Homer Community Recreation Program is excited to announce that the Inlet Winds Community Band is restarting this February into spring. The band will be led by director Eric Simondsen and assistant director Mary Simondsen. We have selected a program that we are very excited about that we hope you will enjoy playing. As always, please feel free to forward this invitation to anyone you know that might be interested in participating. Below you will find additional information. .
Who can be involved:
Inlet Winds is geared for two groups of people.
- Adults with previous experience playing in band (to at least a high school level) who know how to read music. It’s ok if you are a little rusty- We’ll get into shape together!
- Advanced high school students by invitation or with director approval.
When:
Regular rehearsals are scheduled Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 as listed below. We will also have a dress rehearsal on Friday April 17 from 6:30-8:30. Our concert is scheduled for Saturday April 18 at 7:30 PM. All rehearsals will take place in the Homer High School band room. The concert will take place in the Homer High School Mariner Theatre and will be free to the public.
Commitment:
We ask that all participants commit to the rehearsal schedule with no more than three pre-planned absences. Please reach out to the directors if you need to miss additional rehearsals and we will discuss your schedule individually.
Fee:
The fee for this concert cycle is $45. $25 of this fee is payable to the City of Homer Community Recreation Program and $20 is payable to Eric Simondsen to purchase music for the ensemble.
How to sign-up:
Please complete the online form below prior to January 20, 2026 to indicate your interest so that Mary and Eric can prepare the sheet music for you prior to the first rehearsal. If you are unable to access the form, you may sign-up at the first rehearsal.
Thank you very much for your interest. We hope to see you at our first rehearsal! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Please feel welcome to share this information with any musicians who are interested in playing with Inlet Winds.
Eric Simondsen ericsimondsen@gmail.com
Mary Simondsen mdferris42@gmail.com
Program to be selected from (may change based on musician sign-up):
Ayo - Katahj Copley
How Many Heartaches - Evan Williams
4 Scottish Dances - Malcolm Arnold
Variations on a Korean Folk Song - John Barnes Chance
A Movement for Rosa - Mark Camphouse
Illumination - David Maslanka
Eternal Father Strong to Save - Claude T Smith
When I Consider the Heavens - Grace Baugher Dunlap
A Ship in the Mist - Rossano Galante
Hope - Stijn Aertgeerts
Vitae Aeternum - Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Rehearsal Schedule:
All rehearsals will take place from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Homer High School band room unless otherwise noted.
Monday 2/2/26
Monday 2/9/26
Monday 2/23/26
Monday 3/2/26
Monday 3/16/26
Monday 3/23/26
Monday 3/30/26
Monday 4/6/26 *****At HMS (minimal percussion) due to School Board Meeting******
Monday 4/13/26
Friday 4/17/26 **Dress rehearsal in the Homer High School Auditorium 6:30-8:30 PM**
Spring Concert Saturday April 18 7:30 PM Homer High School Mariner Theatre.
Supporting Documents
Welcome letter and Information (112 KB) 
