The 2025 Alberta Wind Symphony conductor will be Dr. Taina Lorenz

​Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, this self-proclaimed “band geek” has earned a PhD in Music Education and Cognition, and Wind Conducting from the University of Washington in Seattle. As Executive and Artistic Director of the Cosmopolitan Music Society, Taina oversees all aspects of music performance and programming, and community engagement. With her personable manner, strong communication skills, and over 25 years of experience conducting bands and playing brass, Taina is a consummate educator and leader. She has been honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her exceptional service to the community. Taina is a proud member of Women Band Directors International, Phi Beta Mu, and is a Conn Selmer Artist Educator.

Past Conductors of the Alberta Wind Symphony
2024 Ellie Neufeld-Pires
2023 - Dr. Shelly Jagow
​2023 -  Dr Darrin Oehlerking
2022 - Cheryl Ferguson
2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic
2020 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic
2019 - Dr. Mark Hopkins
2018 - Jacqueline Dawson
2017 - Dr. Jason Caslor