Praised as "new and exciting" by The Daily Iowan, the Wild Prairie Winds promote chamber music performance and education in small communities through educational initiatives, community outreach and engagement in diverse venues, and adventurous programming. In an effort to be as accessible as possible to audiences, they love to perform in libraries, city centers, public parks, schools, nursing homes, and local community theaters.

 

The Wild Prairie Winds have been awarded 1st Prize in the Winter 2024 King's Peak International Music Competition and the Professional Division of the 2020 Gates of Hope International Chamber Competition. They’ve appeared as  guest artists at University of Arkansas, Truman State University, St. Ambrose University, Western Illinois University, Cottey College, and the Conference of the International Double Reed Society. The Wild Prairie Winds is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.