A wind ensemble differs from a concert band in several respects. Whereas traditional concert bands presented in most high schools utilize excessive part doubling, the wind ensemble purposefully attempts to maintain a smaller size with one or two players per part in many sections. Fewer musicians allows for the clarity of sound unheard in a large band and the exposure of instruments, as each has a unique timbre.

The Wind Ensemble consists of woodwind, brass and percussion players who perform pieces of various instrumentation and styles. It is dedicated to performing the finest original wind literature from the Renaissance to the present. The Wind Ensemble's repertoire ranges from the large military band works of Gustav Holst to the small chamber wind pieces of Mozart. To view recent programs and hear our latest recordings, see Media: Music.

While the Columbia University Music Performance Program supports the Columbia University Wind Ensemble as one of the top providers of music across campus, the Wind Ensemble is officially an ABC and SGA recognized student organization. Students do not receive academic credit for participating in the ensemble.

Traditionally, members hail from all undergraduate and graduate divisions of Columbia University. We give priority to Columbia undergraduates because they should have the most access to a Columbia performing group. If space is available we also accept Columbia graduate students and local community members who are invaluable to attaining the proper instrumentation and reaching a high level of musicality.

Concert Band plays grade 4 music on average. Some music will be grade 3 and grade 5. This music is just a little harder than music played in middle school. It will be challenging but we will make sure you can get through it.

In order to take a music ensemble course, you must audition. You may call the Music Department Admin. Assistant, at 885-0220, ext. 24226, e-mail her at music@uwaterloo.ca or sign up at the Music Office, Room 1104, during the registration period. Auditions are very short (no more than 10 minutes). At your audition, you will be asked to sing or play a prepared piece. Your piece need not be classical; it can be in any style. You may be asked to do some sight reading.

It depends on how many people audition each semester, but we typically have around 60 members in order to preserve the balance and sound of the ensemble.

Membership is by audition. The Wind Ensemble holds scheduled auditions at the beginning of each semester. If at any time you are interested in auditioning, please email the . For your audition, please prepare a short section of music that best reflects your playing ability. Players will also be asked to sight-read a brief expressive passage and technical passage.

Yes, but on a very limited basis. Conrad Grebel University College has a very limited (and I mean really limited) number of instruments available to students who are taking an ensemble course. Instruments are not available for any activities outside the department of music. You may rent an instrument for a term. The instrument is due back after the final concert. For more information on what is available, contact the music office at 885-0220 x24226.

You can earn an A.B. from Harvard College with a concentration (or joint concentration) in Music. We also have a graduate program that offers the PhD in Musicology, Ethnomusicology,Theory, or Composition, and a new A.M. program in historical Performance Practice. Harvard and New England Conservatory offer a five-year joint program where students can earn a A.B. from Harvard and an M.M. from NEC. Click here for details. No.

Yes. Each term of ensemble is given a 0.25 credit, to a maximum of six terms. Within the Faculty of Arts, up to two pairs of 0.25 credit courses may be counted as term course (0.50) equivalents, and counted towards degree requirements. Your first term of ensemble, no matter what ensemble you are in, is 116. Your next term of ensemble, no matter what ensemble you choose, is 117 and so on.

Students must attend rehearsals regularly. Generally, you are permitted to miss no more than two rehearsals a term. Each ensemble will perform a final concert close to the end of the term. It is mandatory to attend the dress rehearsal (an extra rehearsal right before a concert) and the final concert. The good new is - there are no exams!

There is a wide variety of talent and experience level in the group ranging from serious amateurs to professional players. You don't have to be a conservatory level player to be a member, but we expect all players to have the playing ability to handle the music competently.

The Director of Vocal Ensembles will be available at the involvement fair on Sunday if you are interested in auditioning for one of the vocal ensembles on campus. About MC · Academics · Admission · Alumni · News · Resources · Sports · Student Life Calendar · Catalog · Email · Faculty · Library · Registrar · Staff · Transcripts

Once you have been selected into one of these groups, you will receive specific information regarding your move-in process as well as training prior to Orientation. If you have more questions, you can contact the Athletics Department at (626) 812-5085 or the School of Music at (626) 812-3848.

The Music Department ordinarily has 23 permanent faculty, around 6 visiting faculty, and 50 undergraduate concentrators, 70 graduate students, and 11 staff.

In addition to weddings, the Ensemble has performed at events for dozens of the area’s top corporations including a number of Fortune 500 companies. We have also entertained at fund-raising galas for the most prestigious non-profit institutions in the area. Please see our Client List.

For years, the importance of not sharing personal items that we put in our mouths ? from soda cans to toothbrushes ? has been drilled into our consciousness. Physicians, dentists and government organizations like the Center for Disease Control (CDC) have cited the risks inherent in sharing these items. But each year, hundreds of thousands of student musicians rent and play used instruments where they don't know the health history of the previous player.

Smaller band instruments (flute, percussion and possibly clarinet or trumpet) can be taught as early as 3rd grade, although most specialists prefer to wait until 4th grade because of the dedication required. Larger or heavier instruments (trombone, saxophone, bass clarinet) are best taught in late 4th or even 5th grade, depending of course, on the size of the instrument AND the child.