Wind Ensemble comprised of approximately 90 players. Auditions are open to all Messiah Students. Performs the highest quality wind band literature including a mix of sacred and secular works, standards, and newly commissioned works. Two one-hour rehearsals per week. The group performs three times per year on campus and does several off-campus performances.
Improvisation is part of the curriculum.
One one-hour rehearsal per week. Jazz ensemble II is intended to provide experience for all interested students who wish to develop improvisation skills and jazz reading skills. This group performs two times per year on campus. One one-hour rehearsal per week. Brass Choir Consists of approximately 15 brass players including trumpets, horns, trombones, euphonium and tuba.