Independent Open Winds · El Paso, Texas

Who We Are

The only winds group in El Paso and one of only two independent winds groups in Texas, competing in Winter Guard International.

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An Ethereal Beginning

Ethereal Winds Independent (EWI) is an indoor winds marching and performing arts ensemble under Sun City Musical Arts, an organization created to provide young musicians the opportunity to perform at the highest level. EWI competes in Winter Guard International (WGI) Sport of the Arts and is the only winds group in El Paso and one of only two independent winds groups in Texas.

Since its debut season in 2023, Ethereal has competed at WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH every year, earning medals in Independent A in 2023, 2024, and 2025 before moving up to Independent Open in 2026. Since its inception, Ethereal has made history and will continue to do so.

Ethereal Winds Independent brass at WGI, Clarity 2025

Accolades

2023
Why So Blue?
  • WGI Championships Independent A Bronze Medalist
  • WGI Championships Independent A Finalist
  • WGI Phoenix Independent A Gold Medalist
  • WGI Phoenix Independent A Finalist
  • WGI Virtual Events Independent A Finalist
  • WTCA Contest Independent A Gold Medalist
2024
Harmonic Horizons
  • WGI Championships Independent A Gold Medalist
  • WGI Championships Independent A Finalist
2025
Clarity
  • WGI Championships Independent A Gold Medalist
  • WGI Dallas Winds/Percussion Regional Independent A Champions (first appearance)
2026
Oblivion
  • WGI Championships Independent Open 6th Place
Monthly Giving

The Winds of Change

Ethereal Winds Independent runs on membership dues, fundraisers, and the generosity of our community. The Winds of Change is our monthly giving program. A small monthly gift helps keep our members on the floor season after season.

Celestial
$5/mo

The Celestial level represents the softest, most delicate breeze that begins to lift our ensemble.

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Cosmic
$15/mo

The Cosmic level embodies stronger, inspiring winds that help move our programs forward.

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Interdimensional
$25/mo

The Interdimensional level represents a powerful, transformative force in our ensemble's journey.

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Otherworldly
$50/mo

The Otherworldly level embodies the extraordinary force that drives major initiatives and unforgettable performances.

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Ethereal
$100/mo

The Ethereal level represents the pinnacle of support, lifting the ensemble to sublime, transcendent heights.

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