I is the top wind ensemble and heart of the University Band Department at New Mexico State. This group has premiered many new works for wind ensemble and each semester performs three concerts on campus. Every other Spring this ensemble tours the Southwest region of the United States.
Membership is by audition.
I is conducted by Dr. Ken Van Winkle. I, this ensemble performs a wide variety of wind literature. It meets during the Spring semester only, and presents two campus concerts. Membership is by audition at the beginning of the Spring semester. Symphonic Winds II is conducted by Dr. Greg Fant .