The Wind Studies department has a variety of ensembles for all students at Nazareth College. For more information please contact us.
The wind symphony is open to all majors at Nazareth College. The ensemble is dedicated to presenting an exciting variety of works from all musical periods, cultures and styles, featuring both core and contemporary repertoire, and new pieces by emerging composers. They perform at least two concerts each semester in the Linehan Chapel as well as concerts off campus. Concerts are free and open to the public.
In addition, this ensemble also frequently tours throughout the region and was recently featured at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Conference in December of 2013 and the New York State Band Directors Association Conference in March 2015.
Rehearsal Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.; Fridays 4:00 to 5:00 p.m..30-7:00).
The Nazareth College Symphonic Band is an ensemble of approximately 50 music and non-music majors at Nazareth College. It is open to all Nazareth students and the greater Rochester community regardless of major. The Symphonic Band is dedicated to presenting concerts of high-quality band repertoire and providing an opportunity for all Nazareth College students to perform. This ensemble does not require an audition.
Rehearsal Time: Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., Arts Center Rehearsal Hall A4
Pep Band performs for many of the home basketball and hockey games and is open to all students without an audition. Begins in late fall and continues until March.
