Symphonic Band

The Kutztown University Symphonic Band specializes in music written for the full instrumentation of the symphonic band medium. The Symphonic Band functions only in the spring semester and is lead by Prof. Daniel Neuenschwander. The Symphonic Band performs a wide variety of Wind band literature: standard repertoire, recently published compositions, and selections from festival lists. The Symphonic Band is comprised of students from all facets of university life, regardless of major, who which to continue making music throughout their collegiate years. Symphonic Band members typically include music majors, non-music majors, and music majors performing on secondary instruments. The Symphonic Band rehearses on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:30 - 5:20 and performs one concert in the spring term. Auditions are required for proper part assignments, but everyone interested in performing will be accepted. Auditions are held at the start of each semester for all instrumental ensembles. Audition music is generally available in a downloadable electronic format several weeks before the auditions. Audition sign-ups are available in the music office, Old Main 114, a couple days before the start of each new semester.

 

Spring 2011 Audition Excerpts (click on instrument to print excerpt)
Flute & Piccolo
Oboe
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet
Horn
Tenor Trombone
Bass Trombone
Euphonium & Baritone
Tuba
Percussion

Please contact:
Prof. Daniel Neuenschwander
neuensch@kutztown.edu
484-646-4348