Souza Winds are an award winning professional Wind Quintet based in Manchester. We have given recitals and workshops throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Portugal. Please explore our website.

‘I was delighted with the performance of movements from my Five Concertinos in the Bridgewater Hall in February 2009 – Souza Winds are clearly an ensemble to watch!’ Colin Matthews

‘it was an inspired choice to team up with Souza Winds’ Chris Ackerley, The Sound of Now

‘a masterly show of instrumental playing’ The Nottingham Post

‘each member of the quintet demonstrated expertise on their instrument and the overall sound was excellent… a very colourful and enjoyable concert’ The Cumberland News

‘your performance was superb’ Dr Paul Goodey, Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion Royal Northern College of Music