Our Mission

Through music, the Desert Winds Freedom Band connects people, celebrates diversity, and fosters inclusion. With roots in the LGBTQIA+ community, we welcome everyone, focusing on performance and education to make music accessible to all throughout greater Palm Springs area and beyond.

Our Vision

Our Vision is a community where everyone has the opportunity to engage with music, through learning, performing, or listening. We aspire to enrich lives and bring together diverse communities in harmony.

Our Values

  • Community: Building connections through music, creating a supportive environment for all.
  • Achievement: Striving for musical excellence and personal growth for our members.
  • Inclusion & Diversity: Embracing and celebrating every individual's unique identity and background, ensuring our band is a welcoming space for all.
  • Opportunity: Making music education and participation accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
  • Harmony: Fostering unity within our band and the community, emphasizing collaboration and mutual respect.
  • Education: Supporting music education through scholarships and programs, investing in the next generation of musicians.

Our History

The Desert Winds Freedom Band is a large and diverse community musical group based in Palm Springs, California.  Founded by Gary Moline in 2001 with just 17 members, the band has grown steadily both in membership and concert attendance.   Now in its 23rd season, the Band has grown to over 110 members who enjoy rehearsing, performing, and meeting new  friends during our September through May season.   A fabulous mix of Palm Springs diversity, the band has members who were former professional musicians as well as those who picked up their instruments again in retirement, young and old (age range 17 to 91), gay and straight, valley residents and seasonal visitors.  If you think you might want to become a member of our band, check out the 
Join Us  link.
  • A list of Past Desert Winds Freedom Band Appearances can be found HERE
  • Desert Winds Freedom Band currently fields a Concert Band, a Jazz Band, a Marching Band, and a Pep Band
  • We are members of Pride Bands Alliance 
  • Desert Winds Freedom Band is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

    Contact Us
Mailing Address:
​Desert Winds Freedom Band
PO Box 4732
Palm Springs, CA 92263-4732
​760.776.2700

Rehearsal Info

 Desert Winds Freedom Band is on our summer break.
We will resume rehearsal on September 5, 2024
Rehearsals are held weekly from 7-9:30 p.m. at Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs, California
If you are interested in joining us, please fill out the form below.

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