Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble ends long pandemic layoff

Lakewood Ranch's Jim Hill performs on the cornet in preparation for American Fanfare that was held July 4 at the Sarasota Opera House.

Punta Gorda's Les Kraus plays the clarinet July 3 at the Sarasota Opera House during the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble's rehearsal for American Fanfare.

Sun City's Tina Stephanz, who plays the French horn, prepares to rehearse for American Fanfare.

Sarasota's Beth Hulbert, of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble, plays the bassoon.

Susan Custer concentrates during rehearsal. She plays the clarinet.

One of the members of the clarinet section is Michael Drapkin.

Bradenton's Thomas Bancroft plays both the flute and the piccolo for the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.

Lakewood Ranch's Karen Romig is featured on the clarinet.

Sarasota's Michelle Nicolette has a solo on the oboe in American Fanfare.

Sarasota's Jim Damoulakis handles the tuba for the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.

Venice's Lynn Cleary with the cymbals.

Bradenton's Jim Bertrand can play several instruments for the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.

Venice's Peter BerenBregge performs on the alto saxophone.

A day before American Fanfare at the Sarasota Opera House, Mel Davis practices on the baritone saxophone with the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.

Lakewood Ranch's Joe Martinez, playing the trumpet, is one of the many local artists on the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.

Bradenton's Bob Medlin rehearses with the euphonium as a member of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.

Venice's Beth Morrison plays the piccolo.

Michael Drapkin plays the clarinet with the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.

Sarasota's Stephanie Daige, on the oboe, is one of the many professional level artists who perform with the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.

Parrish's Sandy Petersen plays the French horn.