Established in 1965, the Wingra Woodwind Quintet has maintained a tradition of artistic and teaching excellence. Wingra has earned a reputation as a most accessible and dynamic ensemble with its many performances in the Midwest. Their repertoire balances traditional literature with the contemporary and their programming of cross-cultural music has become a focus for many of their concerts.

Describing their debut at Carnegie Hall, New York Times critic Peter Davis stated, “The performances were consistently sophisticated, sensitive, and thoroughly vital.” The Wingra Quintet has been featured at meetings of the Music Educators National Conference, the Music Teachers National Association and the International Double Reed Society. The ensemble has held residencies at many university campuses nationwide, combining performance and master classes. Wingra’s music can be found on the Golden Crest, Spectrum, and School of Music labels, as well as on an educational video entitled Developing Woodwind Ensembles.

Wingra’s enthusiasm for performance and teaching makes it an ensemble for every generation and every audience. Its faculty artists include Stephanie Jutt, flute; Marc Fink, oboe; Linda Bartley, clarinet; Marc Vallon, bassoon; and Linda Kimball, horn.

Outstanding! Excellent
rapport with the students.

Rick Seppa, Washburn HS

The program was varied
and interesting and their
musicianship sparkled!

H. Robert Dittmer, West Bend HS

The members obviously
perform well, but they also
engage the audience by what they say and through the
way they interact on stage.

Brett Dimmer, Grafton HS

great role models for our
students, both as people
and as musicians

Gary Wolfman, Appleton North HS

More than an ensemble of
five musicians....it’s a group
of musical ambassadors.

Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc

The Arts Outreach Program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison arranges for performances and educational residencies with the Wisconsin Brass Quintet, the Wingra Woodwind Quintet and the Pro Arte String Quartet for community audiences and high school musicians around the state.