About

The Ondas Ensemble (formerly known as "Facetada) is comprised of an array of Chicago's finest instrumentalists and vocalists. Its core members, Julie Koidin (flute), Wagner Campos (clarinet), and Roderick Ferguson (piano), first joined forces as a trio at the invitation of composers Elbio Barilari and Gustavo Leone to perform works by both composers in the 2007 Chicago Latino Composers series at the Chicago Cultural Center’s Preston Bradley Hall.

The concert was overwhelmingly successful and launched the trio into a new and otherwise untapped path of exploring and promoting Latino composers and Latino inspired music with a variety of musical ensemble configurations. Soon thereafter they performed on a live, 2 hour show on WFMT-FM radio, and were in demand to give other concerts including masterclasses and lecture recitals.   2008 marked their first Ravinia performances and since 2007 they have been regular performers in Chicago's Latino Music Festival.

*"Ondas" means "Waves" in Spanish and Portuguese.