The Wind Ensemble at Carson-Newman is the select wind and percussion ensemble of the college. The ensemble performs the finest literature available for winds and percussion from the Renaissance through the 21st century, both as a large group and in smaller woodwind, brass and percussion ensembles. Membership in the Wind Ensemble is by audition or permission of the instructors. Wind ensemble meets both fall and spring semesters at 12 noon Monday and Wednesday, and 4 pm Tuesday. Students participating in Wind Ensemble register for MUS 015 (Woodwind), MUS 012 (Brass), or MUS 018 (Percussion).
SYMPHONIC BAND
The 100-plus member Symphonic Band begins to rehearse in late October and continues through the spring semester. The Symphonic Band studies, rehearses, and performs in December, February, and April concerts. Membership is open to all Carson-Newman students (regardless of major) without audition. Partial scholarships are available for band students regardless of major, and interested students should check with the director to see if you qualify. College-owned instruments are available for use in the band free of charge. Symphonic Band meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m., and offers one hour of General Education Fine Arts Credit.
The Wind Ensemble at Carson-Newman is the select wind and percussion ensemble of the college. The ensemble performs the finest literature available for winds and percussion from the Renaissance through the 21st century, both as a large group and in smaller woodwind, brass and percussion ensembles. Membership in the Wind Ensemble is by audition or permission of the instructors. Wind ensemble meets both fall and spring semesters at 12 noon Monday and Wednesday, and 4 pm Tuesday. Students participating in Wind Ensemble register for MUS 015 (Woodwind), MUS 012 (Brass), or MUS 018 (Percussion).
The 100-plus member Symphonic Band begins to rehearse in late October and continues through the spring semester. The Symphonic Band studies, rehearses, and performs in December, February, and April concerts. Membership is open to all Carson-Newman students (regardless of major) without audition. Partial scholarships are available for band students regardless of major, and interested students should check with the director to see if you qualify. College-owned instruments are available for use in the band free of charge. Symphonic Band meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m., and offers one hour of General Education Fine Arts Credit.