The Symphonic Winds maintains an extremely high level of musicianship and performs advanced wind literature. The ensemble serves as a tour group, as well as one which performs an annual series of campus concerts. Membership is by audition only. The Concert Band is a large group which studies and performs appropriate concert band repertoire and expresses a differing sound concept than the Symphonic Winds. The group is a unit of Northwest students from many academic and vocational-technical study areas and provides an understanding and enjoyment of wind band literature through the playing of their instruments.
Membership is by audition only.
The Northwest jazz program includes two bands and has developed a reputation of excellence in northwest Mississippi. The groups are open to all Northwest students. Jazz Band I performs the finest in professional jazz literature and performs on-campus concerts as well as a spring tour each year. Both bands give their members a better understanding and appreciation for this American art form through the study of many jazz styles such as swing, latin, and rock. Membership is by audition only, and scholarships are available to qualified students.