The UPEI Wind Symphony is comprised of UPEI music students, alumni, and dedicated community musicians. Its mandate is to provide opportunities for members to apply their performance skills and develop musically through the study and performance of wind band literature. In addition, it is a forum through which professional attributes of ensemble performance are developed. Exhibiting a wide range of musical style and expression, the ensemble engages audiences in meaningful experiences with contemporary and classic works from the wind band repertoire, including new commissions and featured student and professional soloists. With performances throughout PEI and beyond, and partnerships with PEI school music programs, the Wind Symphony is one of the most respected large ensembles in the Atlantic region. The Wind Symphony holds one two-hour rehearsal each week.

The UPEI Wind Symphony has produced 23 recordings featuring selected repertoire from each year’s performances. Cathedrals, under the direction of Dr. Karem J. Simon, received the 2011 Music PEI Award for Best Classical Recording. In 2014, the Wind Symphony received the Music PEI award for Achievement in Classical Music.