The focus of the ensemble is to provide a quality musical experience for general university students. The ensemble also provides music education majors exposure to music which might be programmed at the public school level. Repertoire for the ensemble includes standard band literature, marches, instrumental solos, and popular music of the day. The band performs an on campus concert each semester. Instruments will be provided to participants in need of one.
University students have the opportunity to participate in several unique percussion experiences.
The Steel Drum Band is available for students with an interest in music of the Caribbean. The Steel Drum Band experience is offered at both the beginning and advanced performance levels. Students with a basic understanding of note reading and some keyboard experience will find the world of playing a steel pan a great experience. The University Brass Choir is the major brass ensemble within the Department of Music. Auditions for this ensemble are held during the first week of each semester.