Where musicians can be NEWSworthy.

Musicians for The North East Wind Symphony are selected through a rigorous audition process of classical and orchestral excerpts. In the NEWS, talented musicians are able to shine performing complex and technical literature at a semi-professional standard.

The NEWS is open to all professional, amateur, collegiate, music educator, and high school musicians. Positions in the NEWS are determined by our highly competitive yearly audition process.

The NEWS runs Filmore’s Americans, We in rehearsal, July 2025,

Matthew Ramirez, Conductor

The NEWS sound checks the finale of Holst’s First Suite in Eb for Military Band, June 2025, Teya Martin, Assoc. Conductor

It All
Begins Here.

We bring creativity and expertise to everything we do.

We aren’t afraid to try something that might fail. To be NEWSworthy means to strive for improvement every day.

The NEWS rehearses Grainger’s Irish Tune from County Derry, Teya Martin, Assoc. Conductor

Rising to the occasion.

The North East Wind Symphony provides musicians opportunities to play challenging repertoire. Our musicians continuously rise to the challenge to bring our northeast community a beautiful representation of what a community band can be.

Be NEWSworthy

Audition materials are open for the 2026 Season Auditions

Learn more

For inquiries, please reach out to:

northeastwindsymphony@outlook.com

Our Team

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Matthew Ramirez, Founder and Conductor

A graduate of the Texas Tech University School of Music, Mr. Ramirez holds a degree in Music Education and Music Composition. Throughout his time at Texas Tech, Ramirez performed with countless ensembles, and conducted different band, orchestral, and chamber groups through his works, including three world premiers at the International Trombone Festival (2022, 2023, 2025). Ramirez founded The North East Wind Symphony in 2024 after years of successful smaller community band ventures.

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Teya Martin, Secretary and Associate Conductor

Ms. Martin is the Associate Conductor of The North East Wind Symphony and holds a degree in Music Education from Texas Tech University. A veteran of the Blue Coats Drum and Bugle Corps, Martin has a large range of expertise in brass education and the marching arts. Martin serves as the Associate Conductor of the North East Wind Symphony and the Secretary of the NEWS Board.

Meet the Team

  • A conductor in a black suit and white shirt directing an orchestra in a large auditorium with blue theater seats.

    Matthew Ramirez

    Founder and Director

  • A young woman with light brown hair smiling, wearing a maroon top and a blue denim jacket, standing against a beige brick wall.

    Teya Martin

    Associate Conductor

  • Portrait of a woman with straight, shoulder-length brown hair and bangs, wearing a black top with a white collar and white trim on the sleeves, standing against a plain white wall.

    Morgan Willits

    Project Manager

  • Cecillia Siegel

    Band Librarian