- Dr. Anthony Pursell, Conductor
The Northwestern State Wind Symphony is made up of 50 of the finest wind and percussion performers at the university. Literature selected is from the field of music from the 19th century to the present day, representing composers from diverse backgrounds. The group tours regionally and has enjoyed performances abroad. Membership is based on auditions in August (for the Fall Semester) and November (for the Spring Semester). When selected for special performances, the ensemble may only audition in August for the entire academic year.
Literature selected for the ensemble varies to satisfy our audiences, music performance majors, music education majors planning to teach in the public schools, and those students majoring in fields outside of music who enjoy a challenging and meaningful experience.
Wind Symphony
- Malcolm Arnold
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Mason Bates
- Andrew Blair
- Katahj Copley
- Steven Danyew
- Charles Fernandez
- Rossano Galante
- Julie Giroux
- Gordon Goodwin
- Percy Grainger
- Gustav Holst
- Robert Langenfeld
- David Maslanka
- Scott McAllister
- Alfred Reed
- Phillip Sparke
- Randall Standridge
- Katahk Copley
- Paula Crider
- Rossano Galante
- Julie Giroux
- Dustin Seifert
- Randall Standridge
- November 6, 2025 – 7:30 p.m., Magale Recital Hallwith Fall Winds
- November 14, 2025 – 12:30 p.m., Magale Recital Hallfor the 2025 Fall Honor Band – Guest Conductor, Rossano Galante
- January 19, 2026 – TBA, New Orleans Hilton Riverside, Louisiana Music Educators Association Convention
- March 5, 2026 – 7:30 p.m., Magale Recital Hall
- April 17, 2026 – 7:30 p.m. Magale Recital Hall, Invitational Band Festival with Kevin Day (guest composer and conductor)
- April 26, 2026 – 2 p.m. Magale Recital Hall, Family Day Concert
Wind Ensemble
– Mr. Trevor Bailey, Conductor
The Northwestern State Wind Ensemble is composed of wind and percussion performers from a wide variety of majors. A spring-only semester ensemble, membership is based on auditions in November.
Upcoming concerts include:
- March 3, 2026 – 7:30 p.m., Magale Recital Hall with the Magale and Fredericks Concert Bands
- April 18, 2026 – TBA, Magale Recital Hall, Invitational Band Festival with Kevin Day (guest composer and conductor)
- April 26, 2026 – 2 p.m. Magale Recital Hall, Family Day Concert
Magale Concert Band
– Dr. Andrew Blair, Conductor
The Magale Concert Band is composed of wind and percussion performers from a wide variety of majors. A spring-only semester ensemble, membership is based on auditions in November.
Upcoming concerts include:
- March 3, 2026 – 7:30 p.m., Magale Recital Hall with the Wind Ensemble and Fredericks Concert Bands
- April 16, 2026 – TBA, Magale Recital Hall, Invitational Band Festival with Kevin Day (guest composer and conductor)
- April 26, 2026 – 2 p.m. Magale Recital Hall, Family Day Concert
Fredericks Concert Band
– Dr. Molly Blair, Conductor
The Fredericks Concert Band is composed of wind and percussion performers from a wide variety of majors. A spring-only semester ensemble, membership is based on auditions in November.
Upcoming concerts include:
- March 3, 2026 – 7:30 p.m., Magale Recital Hall with the Wind Ensemble and Magale Concert Bands
- April 16, 2026 – TBA, Magale Recital Hall, Invitational Band Festival with Kevin Day (guest composer and conductor)
- April 26, 2026 – 2 p.m. Magale Recital Hall, Family Day Concert
