If you have
experience on a wind instrument, we hope you
will consider performing in one of our fine
ensembles. The Radford University Wind Ensemble and
Symphonic Band, under the direction of
Dr. Wayne
Gallops, provide music majors and non-majors with
wonderful performance opportunities throughout the
academic year. Each year the Bands prepare 6-8
on-campus concerts. The new Douglas and Bea Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts serves as home to the RU Bands, featuring rehearsal halls and a state of the art performance space.
Placement in the
Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band is by
informal audition during the first week of classes.
The Chamber Wind
Ensembles also perform in concert at various
university venues and tour throughout the region.
RU Wind Ensemble
The University Wind Ensemble is conducted by Dr.
Wayne Gallops and is comprised of the finest wind
and percussion players on campus. The Wind Ensemble
programs substantial band works and transcriptions.
Membership is through audition. MUSC 310 (1): MWF
3-3:50pm
RU Symphonic
Band
Membership in the Symphonic Band is through informal
audition. Any music major or non-major may seek a
position in this fine ensemble. The Symphonic Band
is under the direction of Dr. Gallops and his
graduate assistants. Concerts are scheduled
periodically each semester. MUSC 310 (2): MWF 4-4:50pm
RU Pep Band
Radford students enjoy encouraging our Division I
Big South athletic teams through participation in
the Pep Band. The Pep Band performs for a number of home
games and some post season tournaments. Volunteer
positions in the Pep Band are open to all Radford
University students.
Chamber Wind
Ensembles
Music majors are assigned to various chamber wind
ensembles that meet and perform in conjunction with
RU Wind Ensemble rehearsals and performances.
October 5, Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall in the Covington Center
RU Band Concert Wind Symphony
"HYMNSONGS"
Foundation Camphouse
Be Thou My Vision Gillingham
Variants on a Medieval Tune Dello Joio
On a Hymnsong of Phillip Bliss Holsinger
God of our Fathers Smith
November 16, Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Performance Hall in the Covington Center Symphonic Band Student Conductor Concert
Repertoire TBA
December 2, Friday, 8:00 p.m. Performance Hall in the Covington Center RU Wind Ensemble ~ Faculty Chamber Winds "Tri-State Chamber Winds Festival Concert"
Fanfare & Allegro Williams
The Promise of Living Copland
Valdres Hanssen
Trumpet Concerto in Eb Major, Jeff Kresge soloist Hummel
Tulsa - Gillis
La Mezquita de Cordoba Giroux
February 22, Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Performance Hall in the Covington Center
RU Band Concert Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band
Nitro Ticheli
Chorale Nelyhybel
Wind Ensemble
JoyRide Boysen
Three Movements From Les Biches Poulenc
Hammersmith, Op. 52 Prelude and Scherzo Holst
April 18, Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Performance Hall in the Covington Center RU Band Concert Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band Conducting Recital Lindsay Bill
Repertoire TBA
Wind Ensemble
Sketches on a Tudor Psalm - Tull
Colonial Song Grainger
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story - Bernstein
April 25, Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Ensembles and Soloists perform music from a vast repertoire of chamber woodwind and brass compositions.
Radford
University Symphonic Band Dr. Wayne Gallops,
Conductor
