Annual fall audition is held for chair placement only. No one is denied admission. Pep band members will be recruited from the symphonic band. Literature for symphonic band will be selected from all periods of music history while pep band literature will include appropriate high energy arrangements representing all areas of pop, rock and jazz. There are also possibilities of organizing ensembles for more playing experience, depending on interest and time.
Some university owned instruments are available.
Offered every semester. No credit Open to all interested members of the symphonic band and orchestra. Literature to include hits from the big band swing era through current jazz standards. Currently there are two complete jazz ensembles on campus rehearsing at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Performances include at least one formal concert per semester.