Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band and Concert Band
These Texas A&M University concert ensembles showcase the incredible musical diversity of the student body, featuring gifted musicians from nearly every academic major on campus.
Each of these ensembles perform two concerts each semester and occasionally participate in off-campus concerts and tours. Students from all majors are welcome in the band and Corps of Cadets membership is not required. The Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band each rehearse three times per week and the Concert Band rehearses two times per week during the regular academic day. Preparations are done without the use of sectional rehearsals or other additional rehearsals to allow students to focus on studies and to have the ability to join other organizations and activities.
Rehearsals
The Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band and Concert bands are each a one-hour credit course.
Symphonic Winds (MUSC 280, Section 502), M/W/F 1:50-2:40 p.m.
Symphonic Band (MUSC 280, Section 503, M/W/F 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Concert Band (MUSC 280, Section 504), T/Th, 11:10 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
Audition Information
Membership in the Texas A&M University bands is based on a live audition. If you have questions regarding auditioning, you may contact the band’s director.
Membership in all the concert bands is based on a live audition with a band director.
- If you are an incoming student, your audition should be completed BEFORE your new student conference so you can register for the correct class. The afternoon prior to your conference often works best for students traveling to campus.
- If you are a current Texas A&M student, your audition should be completed BEFORE you register for classes so you can register for the correct class.
To audition:
- Fill out the audition form (or you can email Mr. Brandon Laird at [email protected].)
- You will be contacted by the director of the ensemble to set up an audition time at the Music Activities Center.
- For the audition, you will need to select and perform material that includes two contrasting excerpts which exhibit both technical facility and lyrical qualities. Students should prepare approximately two minutes of each style. You will also sight-read a selection.
*Percussion auditions consists of one excerpt each on Snare Drum, Mallet Percussion, and Timpani. You will also sight-read selections on all three instruments as part of the audition.*
You will be auditioning for multiple groups with one audition. Placement is based on openings in each group and audition performance.
To speak with a director by phone, please call our main number, 979.845.3529 and leave a message that includes your name, call back number, instrument played and what ensemble you are interested in. The appropriate director will call you back within two (2) business days.