Concert Bands

Performing in any of the concert bands fulfills the major ensemble requirement. For each, the prerequisite includes an audition and consent of the instructor listed below.

Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble is comprised of musicians who have attained the highest level of proficiency on their instruments and performs challenging repertoire.

• Performances: two to three concerts and a tour each term
• Director: James Hile

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band maintains full concert band instrumentation for the study and performance of standard and contemporary band repertoire. The band performs two to three concerts and a tour each term.

• Performances: two to three concerts and a tour each term
• Director: John Heath

Varsity Band

The Varsity Band is for students who wish to gain additional band experience and/or music education majors who desire to build proficiency on a secondary instrument.

• Performances: a concert each term
• Director: Eric Morong