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Wright State University Department of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

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WSU Concert Band

Sean Kelley, director
(937)775-3170
E-Mail: kelley.11@wright.edu

The Wright State Concert Band is the newest ensemble at the University. It is composed of approximately fifty to sixty students and performs a variety of wind band literature.

Membership is open to all university students without audition, regardless of major. The group is composed of mainly non-music majors, but also gives music majors the opportunity to take a leadership role, or to further their skills on a secondary instrument.

The Concert Band rehearses from 2:15pm to 3:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays each quarter. The group performs a concert on campus each quarter and travels to local schools to give free concerts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

I’m not sure what Section of band to register for?
If you have recently performed in a quality high school band program, then you are probably more appropriate for placement in Symphonic Band (Section 01), which has a seating placement requirement.
If you are just recently learning an instrument or have not played your instrument for several years, then you should register for Concert Band (Section 02), which has no seating placement requirement.

I want to register for Symphonic Band, but I only see Concert Band and Wind Symphony in the course catalogue?
Course MUE 266/466 is listed simply as Concert Band, but there are two bands that meet on Tues/Thurs 2-3:30 PM. Section 01 = Symphonic Band, and Section 02 = Concert Band. Therefore, you simply need to register for MUE 266 Concert Band (Section 01) in order to be registered for Symphonic Band.

I have another WSU class that does not end until 2:00 PM. Can I still play in the bands even though rehearsals begin at 2:00 PM?
YES. If you have a class until 2:00 PM, please ask your advisor to still register you for band. Many students have class until 2:00 PM and simply arrive a little late and enter rehearsals quietly. Your grade is not affected by late arrival from another class.

I don’t own my own instrument.
No problem. If you need an instrument in order to perform in one of the bands, you simply need to contact the director of the ensemble and they will help you in acquiring an instrument. There is no rental fee for WSU students using instruments in a WSU ensemble.

I joined Concert Band (Section 02) but I find it too easy and not challenging enough for my level of playing. Can I join Symphonic Band (Section 01) instead?
YES. At any time you feel your playing skills are more appropriate for the other band, simply talk to your band director and they will help you transition to the other band.

I joined Symphonic Band (Section 01) but now I find it too difficult and challenging for my level of playing. Can I join Concert Band (Section 02) instead?
YES. At any time you feel your playing skills are more appropriate for the other band, simply talk to your band director and they will help you transition to the other band.