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Symphonic Band

Dr. Cheldon Williams, Conductor

The WVU Symphonic Band is an auditioned ensemble that performs a varied repertoire of standard band literature.  The Symphonic Band presents two concerts per semester, both locally and regionally.  Auditions are required for membership and are held at the beginning of each semester.  Auditions are open to any West Virginia University student regardless of major.

Course Number: MUSC 300A
Rehearsals: Tuesday and Thursday (12:30-1:45 p.m.)

Auditions

Upcoming Symphonic Band Concerts

The symphonic band performing on stage

"Nature Songs"

October 8, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
Canady Creative Arts Center

The WVU Symphonic Band presents their first concert of the academic year with works inspired by elements of the natural world.



Program: 
You Are Cordially Invited - Michael Markowski
Forward / Still - Omar Thomas
Three Ayres from Gloucester - Hugh Stuart
Castles in Europe - James Reese Europe
Deciduous - Viet Cuong

Symphonic Band on stage

"Classics"

November 19, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
Canady Creative Arts Center

The WVU Symphonic Band presents a program of noted works that have become a staple of the repertoire.  


Program
Othello - Alfred Reed
A Solemn Fugue - Clifton Williams
Origin - Cait Nishimura
Second Suite in F - Gustav Holst / C. Matthews