Winds & Percussion
The Wind and Percussion Program provides a comprensive experience for the serious player, regardless of major. Students in this area perform in the Wind Symphony or Symphonic Band, the Symphony Orchestra, and an array of smaller ensembles. These include: chamber music for brass, woodwinds or percussion; various brass choirs and woodwind choirs; and mixed ensembles that specialize in contemporary music, baroque performance and instrumental jazz. The faculty is comprised of exceptional performers and teachers with varied professional backgrounds and includes the resident Washington Brass Ensemble.
Request a brass or percussion audition.
Request a woodwind audition.
Once your form is received, you will be contacted to schedule your audition time.
Western Bands
Other Ensembles
- University Symphony Orchestra
- Percussion Ensemble
- New Music Ensemble
- Composer's Ensemble
Guest conductors such as
- Frederick Fennell
- H. Robert Reynolds
- Frank Battisti
- Alfred Reed
Faculty
Eugene Zoro -- Woodwind Area Coordinator, Clarinet
Lisa McCarthy -- Flute
Fred Winkler -- Saxophone
Jennifer Weeks -- Oboe
Francine Peterson -- Bassoon
Christopher Bianco -- Director of Bands, Brass/Percussion Area Coordinator
Vince Green -- Trumpet
Richard Reed -- French Horn
Gregory Cox -- Trombone
Carla Rutschman -- Tuba/Euphonium, History
Rob Tucker -- Percussion
