Band

Wind Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble & Basketball Band

The Bower School of Music & the Arts wind bands are open to all students on campus regardless of major. Auditions take place in the Fall and Spring prior to classes beginning. The wind bands are the Wind Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble & Basketball Band.

Brass and Woodwind ensemble placement auditions take place via Zoom. To schedule an audition, go to https://tyontzfgcu.youcanbook.me/. 

Percussion placement auditions take place in the Rehearsal Hall (MUS 112) of the Bower School of Music Building and should be arranged with Professor Jones at tvjones@fgcu.edu. Review the audition procedure and prepare the audition music to the best of your ability. We look forward to having you with us!

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Wind Orchestra 

The FGCU Wind Orchestra is one of the premier ensembles in the Bower School of Music and at Florida Gulf Coast University. The ensemble performs the most notable literature of the wind band medium including music for both chamber winds and large ensemble. Since forming in 2008, the FGCU Wind Orchestra has had the opportunity to premiere works for wind band by leading composers. The Wind Orchestra has performed at national venues including appearances at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2015 and The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC in 2018. Every student in the ensemble is given the opportunity to learn from outstanding studio instructors who emphasize expressive musicianship and artistry.  Please contact Dr. Timothy Yontz to audition for this ensemble. Audition procedure and pieces are listed below the 2021/2022 schedule.

Conductor: Dr. Timothy Yontz

 

 

 

2021/2022 Schedule 

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is designed for both undergraduate music and non-music majors. The 60-member ensemble frequently performs significant band literature of varied musical styles and genres. Since its establishment in 2009, The Symphonic Band has garnered a reputation as a collegiate ensemble of noteworthy distinction. Membership in the ensemble is by instructor approval and a chair placement audition to occur the week prior to the start of classes in the Fall. The Symphonic Band is open to all University students regardless of degree. Please contact Dr. Timothy Yontz to audition for this ensemble. Audition procedure and pieces are listed below the 2021/2022 schedule. Please direct all other questions to Mr. Troy Jones.

Conductor: Mr. Troy Jones

 

 

 

2021/2022 Schedule 

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Jazz Ensemble

The Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned-based ensemble open to all students across the university. The Jazz Ensemble is one of the top collegiate ensembles in the Bower School of Music and has been featured at the Landings Music Festival, the Sanibel Jazz Festival, and is an EMMY nominated ensemble for best documentary on a collegiate program for higher education. The ensemble performs a variety of styles pertaining to the jazz idioms. 

The FGCU Jazz Combo is a small chamber group composed of the top players in the Bower School of Music. In the past, this elite group has performed on several radio appearances and is highly recommended for various campus events and community events around the Southwest Florida region.

Conductor: Mr. Brandon Robertson

 

2021/2022 Schedule

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Basketball Band 

The Basketball Band is an auditioned ensemble open to all students across the university. The band performs for all of the FGCU men's and women's basketball home games and is an integral part of the excitement that is FGCU Basketball. The ensemble performs a variety of today's contemporary favorites and classic top 40s. The band also travels with the the teams during the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournaments and has made several appearances on national television. 

Conductor: Mr. Brandon Robertson