The Central California Wind Ensemble has seen representation from the following academic institutions:
San Joaquin Delta College - Stockton, CA
University of California: Davis
University of California: Los Angeles
University of California: Merced
University of Denver
University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame, IN
University of Miami - Coral Gables, FL
University of the Pacific - Stockton, CA
University of Texas: Austin
Utah State University - Logan, UT
Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ
CSU: Fresno
CSU: Northridge
CSU: Sacramento
CSU: San Diego
CSU: San Jose
CSU: Stanislaus - Turlock, CA
Modesto Jr. College
Merced Community College
San Francisco Conservatory
Our Team
Music director
MARTÍN ALEXANDER ARELLANO is the founder and current Music Director of the Central California Wind Ensemble. A native of Oakdale, CA and alumnus of Oakdale High School, Alex is active both domestically and internationally as a conductor.
In 2023, Alex was the 2nd prize winner of the Opéra de Baugé International Conducting Competition and is a current finalist in three categories of The American Prize for Music as a conductor. He current resides in Tampa, FL where is on faculty at the University of Tampa’s Department of Music.
For more information about Alex and his work, see his website.
Personnel Manager
ARTURO GARCÍA is Director of Bands at Mcswain Elementary School in Tracy. An alumnus of Johansen High School and the University of the Pacific, Arturo is an active musician in the Central Valley performing on saxophone, clarinet, oboe, & flute.
Arturo has also appeared on the podium with the Central California Wind Ensemble.
Librarian
MARCUS ROMERO
Board of Directors Officers
Dan Olivas, President
Carrie Asai, Vice President
Luís Cruz, Treasurer
Joseph Chávez, Secretary
Artistic Committee
Alex Arellano
Mitchell Beck
Brandon Byers
Luis Cruz
Rogelio Garibay
Vanessa Lopez
Hobab Olivas
Michael Pastor
Miguel Preciado
Pedro Rodriguez
Ross Valenzuela
Blake Vella