[6] In 1972 the quintet won the silver medal at the International Instrumental Ensembles Competition (Festival Villa-Lobos) in Rio de Janeiro.

Through its concerts,[7] tours, and recordings, the Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet established an international reputation.

[10] The quintet was founded in 1962 by Felix Skowronek, William McColl, Arthur Grossman, James Caldwell, and Christopher Leuba.

During its years in Puerto Rico, the quintet went on several concert tours to the US mainland,[12] which led to recording opportunities with the Lyrichord label.

In 1968 Soni Ventorum was hired by the University of Washington School of Music as the resident Woodwind Quintet.