| Indiana State University is one of the finest universities
in the midwestern United States. More than 11,000 students attend
classes and take advantage of the University's numerous activities
and facilities. The University is proud of the national reputation
of its academic programs, including those offered by the Department
of Music.
Through its diverse programs, the Department of Music provides
students with many opportunities for musical involvement and
professional training. Approximately 300 students major in
music each year, while several hundred others participate
in performing ensembles, performance studies, and music courses.
With its excellent faculty, curriculum, and new rehearsal/teaching
facilities, the Department of Music is a major contributor
to the cultural life of the University, Terre Haute, and the
state of Indiana.
The band program at Indiana state University is directed
toward providing a quality musical, educational, and cultural
experience for all interested students. Presently there are
three concert wind organizations, ISU marching band, basketball
band, jazz ensemble, and jazz combos that accommodate the
varied interests and talent levels of ISU students. Whether
you are a music major training to become a professional performer/teacher,
or someone who simply enjoyed your high school experience
and wants to continue it at the university level, Indiana
State University Bands has a place for you.
Students from all majors representing every college and
school within the University participate in the band program.
Membership is an excellent way to become involved in university
life and to get acquainted with successful college students
who share a similar interest in continuing their musical experience.
Rehearsal schedules are less demanding than most high school
bands, and they are planned at a time of day that does not
conflict with most class schedules or prime study time. The
values of participation are enhanced by scholarships, marching
band grants, an extensive inventory of musical instruments
and uniforms, regular performances with guest artists, and
an experienced conducting staff.
We want you to be a part of this great tradition, either
as a performer or a member of our audiences. Please consider
being involved with Indiana State University Bands.
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College Band--Opportunity
and Involvement
Thousands of high school seniors are presently facing the
beginning of their college careers with a great deal of eager
anticipation and enthusiasm. Activities such as bands or other
musical organizations cannot only involve and acquaint you
with the University community, but also provide an excellent
relief valve for the rigors of the classroom.
Here are some important features of the ISU Bands:
- Band participation is open to all students. Band memberships
are not limited to music majors. In fact, the majority of
our members represent the total University, ranging from
business to criminology, computer science to social sciences,
education to nursing, physical education to aerospace technology,
and virtually every other major field.
- Band takes a small amount of time. Our schedule is frequently
less time-consuming than most high school programs. ISU
bands meet on a regular class schedule, and we understand
the student's need to concentrate on academics. We are seeking
students who enjoy music and wish to continue performing.
- Band includes students with average musical abilities.
Students are sometimes overly concerned about their talent
level. Many band members are not super-star performers,
and most students who successfully complete their high school
program will find a place available for them in one of the
ISU bands.
- Band is a credit course. Each ensemble offers one hour
of credit, or may be taken for "0" credit, through the Department
of Music. Students may elect to participate for the entire
year or during one term only.
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The
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is the University's premier
concert band comprised of the most proficient woodwind, brass
and percussion performers. Recognized for its excellence,
the ensemble has earned its reputation by superb concert performances
at Indiana State University's Tilson Music Hall, concert tours
throughout the state of Indiana and performances at music
conferences in the region and throughout the nation, including
the Atlanta International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Performances
include those compositions that require varied and specialized
instrumentation. The ensemble has recorded compact discs on
the Truemedia, Brain and ELF labels. Guest artists, including
Karel Husa, Frederick Fennell, John Paynter, Philip Smith,
Diane Bish, Vincent DiMartino, and William Warfield, frequently
appear with this organization.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
John Boyd, conductor
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The
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is a 60 member ensemble open to all
students at the University who desire to continue their
musical experience. Members are selected by audition at
the beginning of the semester. The symphonic band performs
exciting original wind band music as well as transcriptions.
Concert performances are held twice a semester in Tilson
Auditorium.
Symphonic Band
Doug Keiser, conductor
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The
Concert Band
The Concert Band meets once a week in the evenings.
This ensemble is primarily made up of non music majors
learning secondary instruments, and adult musicians from
the community. The Concert Band serves as a laboratory
experience for upperclass music education students and
performs twice a semester in Tilson Auditorium.
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The
Basketball Band
The Sycamore Basketball Bands are made up of 60 to 75
select players who are selected by audition. Two bands,
the Blue Band and the White Band, alternately perform
at men's and women's home basketball games at the Hulman
Center, a magnificent 10,000 seat arena. The repertoire
of the Basketball Bands consists of a variety of jazz,
rock, and other popular musical styles. Members annually
travel to the men's and women's conference basketball
tournaments and recently have traveled to perform at both
NCAA and NIT Tournaments. Listen to the Basketball Band
at:
web.indstate.edu/athletics/Marketing/isu_songs_of_spirit.htm
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