It includes UT Tyler students and residents of Tyler and area communities. Performances are given each year. The Wind Ensemble is the University's leading instrumental performance group, and is directed by Mr. Ronnie Todd. The group consists of music and non-music majors from both UT Tyler and Tyler Junior College, and rehearsals are Monday through Thursday. Literature includes works in all styles - transcriptions, traditional band works, recent works commissioned for the contemporary wind ensemble, and works featuring outstanding student or professional soloists.
Membership is by audition only, and performances are scheduled each semester.
A recent highlight was the group s performance at the Texas Music Educators Association convention. The Community Wind Symphony involves university and junior college students as well as advanced players from Tyler and surrounding communities. Literature is selected from traditional band compositions and transcriptions as well as modern works. Entrance into the CWS is through director conference. The CWS rehearses Tuesday evenings and performs each semester.