ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble performs at Carnegie Hall on March 11, 2026.

The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble is a contemporary wind ensemble focused on the performance of a wide variety of established and newly composed repertoire at the highest level possible. Comprised of approximately 40 of the finest instrumentalists at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, the ensemble includes music majors, music minors, and non-music majors who perform at an advanced level on woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments, as well as double bass, piano, and harp.

The Wind Ensemble performs a series of four concerts throughout the year and rehearses twice a week in the fall and spring. This schedule allows students enough time to participate in the ensemble and still have time to explore other musical experiences or take advantage of other opportunities that ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ offers. In March 2026, the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble made its Carnegie Hall Debut by serving as the showcase ensemble for the 24th annual New York Wind Band Festival. You can read more by visiting /³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2026/04/03/´Ç²Ô-³¾³Ü²õ¾±³¦²õ-²ú¾±²µ²µ±ð²õ³Ù-²õ³Ù²¹²µ±ð/.Ìý

Registration to join the wind ensemble is open to any student at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ with experience playing a wind or percussion instrument. Auditions are required to join the ensemble and are held at the beginning of each semester. Sign-up sheets for these placement auditions will be posted outside the band room (CFA 164) one week before school begins. If you have any questions about the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble, feel free to email Dr. Poquette at jpoquette@elon.edu.

Schedule

MUS 1010A: Wind Ensemble Fall & Spring Semester Schedules

  • Fall Semester: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30 P.M. – 4:10 P.M.
  • Spring Semester: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00 P.M. – 5:40 P.M.

Concert Schedule

  • September 26, 2025 Concert in McCrary Theatre at 5:30 P.M.
  • November, 20, 2025 Concert in McCrary Theatre at 7:30 P.M.
  • March 4, 2026, Carnegie Hall Preview Concert in Alumni Gym at 7:30 P.M.
  • March 8-12 2026, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble Trip to NYC
  • May 6, 2026, Concert in McCrary Theatre at 7:30 P.M.

Audition Materials

Wind Ensemble has a part placement audition that takes place at the beginning of each semester. A link is provided below for Spring 2025 audition materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble?

Any student at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ with previous experience playing a wind or percussion instrument is eligible to participate in the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble.

Do I have to be a music major to join?

No, all students regardless of major are welcome! The band has members representing a wide variety of majors.

Do I have to audition to join?

No. There is no audition to join, however there is a part placement audition at the first rehearsal.

Will I have time to be in the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble?

Absolutely! The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble meet twice a week (Tuesday/Thursday from 2:20-4:00 in the fall and M/W from 4:00-5:40 in the spring). The low time commitment allows you to continue to play great music, but also have time to participate in marching band or other musical ensembles, as well as take advantage of the other academic, service, and social experiences that ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ offers!

What kind of music does the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble play?

The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble is a contemporary wind band that performs a wide variety of music including the classic and traditional repertoire for winds as well as modern, avant-garde wind repertoire, and everything in between.

Why should I join the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble?

There are many reasons to join the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble including: continuing your musical education and getting to participate in a great ensemble experience, having the opportunity to perform creative programs with a variety of exceptional, high-quality works, taking part in unique opportunities such as recording and performing world premieres of new music commissioned specifically for the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble, performing with spectacular guest artists, working directly with composers, and collaborating on special performances with other artistic genres such as dance and visual art! The reasons are endless!

What do I have to do to join?