Elon Wind Ensemble

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

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

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

Absolutely! The Elon 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 Elon offers!

The Elon 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.

There are many reasons to join the Elon 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 Elon 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!

• Complete the Elon Bands Commitment form
• Enroll in MUS 1010A: Wind Ensemble
• Perform a small part placement audition
• If you have questions, please contact Dr. Poquette at jpoquette@elon.edu

The music department will waive all fees associated with overload credits. To be eligible, you should block off your schedule for this class, come to the first rehearsal, the director will take your name and submit it to the Dean’s office. You will be added once the add/drop period has completed.