Wind Ensemble
WKU Wind Ensemble
The WKU Wind Ensemble is made up of 45 of the finest wind and percussion students and is the premier concert ensemble at the university. The ensemble is conducted by Director of Bands, Dr. Gary Schallert, and performs the highest quality of wind literature available, traditional and contemporary. The Wind Ensemble is a frequent performer at regional and national conventions as well as performing two on-campus concerts per semester.
Membership in the WKU Wind Ensemble is by competitive audition only. Auditions are held before the beginning of each semester. For more information on joining the Wind Ensemble, click below.
Notable Performances
- 2024 KMEA Professional Development Conference, Louisville, KY
- 2020, KMEA Professional Development Conference, Louisville, KY
- 2018, Concert Tour of Spain, France, and Italy
- 2016, KMEA Professional Development Conference, Louisville, KY
- 2016, College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Conference, Charleston, SC
- 2012, KMEA Professional Development Conference, Louisville, KY
- 2012, Cost Rica Service Learning and Performance Tour
Media & Recordings
WKU Wind Ensemble
LIVE FROM THE HILL
WKU Wind Ensemble
Of Our New Day Begun
Slavonic Rhapsody No. 1
Carl Friedeman/Singleton
Stubernic Fantasy
Mark Ford
Ben Lee, Dr. Mark Berry, & Scott Harris
marimba soloists
Of Our New Day Begun
Omar Thomas
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