Concert Bands
We offer a variety of Concert Bands to fit your schedule and skill level!
Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble of the university's finest wind and percussion musicians. Consisting primarily of undergraduate and graduate music majors and talented non-majors, the group performs traditional and contemporary wind repertoire of the highest quality.
Rehearsals
- Tuesday and Thursday from 1:10 - 3:05 p.m.
Joining the Wind Ensemble
- Auditions are typically held at the beginning of each fall and spring semester
- Visit this page for more information.
- Registration: MUS 45223 (Slashed with MUS 55223 and MUS 75223)
Director
Dr. Benjamin Lorenzo
Symphony Band
The Symphony Band is an auditioned ensemble of student musicians from across campus regardless of major who have demonstrated an outstanding level of musicianship and commitment to musical excellence. Consisting primarily of undergraduate and graduate music majors the group performs a broad range of works, representative of all historical periods and styles.
Rehearsals
- Tuesday and Thursday from 3:20 - 5:15 p.m.
Joining the Symphony Band
- Auditions are typically held at the beginning of each fall and spring semester
- Visit this page for more information.
- Registration: MUS 45221
Director
Dr. Darin Olson
University Band
The University Band, also known as the "Communiversity Band," is open to all university students and community members who wish to continue performing traditional band literature.
Rehearsal
- Tuesday from 7:15 - 9:45 p.m.
Joining University Band
- No audition required! Show up to the first rehearsal of the semester, instrument in hand.
- Can be taken for credit or for no credit. Visit the Community Ensembles page for more information regarding the non-credit option.
- Registration: MUS 45225 (Undergraduates) or MUS 55225 (Graduate Students)
Director
Dr. Benjamin Lorenzo
Questions?
- Email: bands@kent.edu
- Call: 330-672-0080