Welcome to wind and percussion study at the UT Martin Department of Music. Wind and percussion majors in the Department of Music study with our highly-qualified faculty. They also have frequent solo and ensemble performance opportunities (see below).
Scholarships are available by audition for both music majors and non-majors. Whether you want to be a music educator, performer, or just keep on making music in college, we've got a place for you. Please contact us for more information. Come play with us!
ENSEMBLES
The Skyhawk Marching Band
Wind Ensemble
Concert Band
Pep Band
Jazz Band
Percussion Ensemble
Chamber Ensembles
The Skyhawk Marching Band – directed by Dr. Nola Jones
This high energy ensemble performs at home football games, three local parades, and “in exhibition” at select high school competitions. We also host the Skyhawk Marching Band Invitational held the second Saturday in September. Marching Band meets Monday through Thursday from 4:00 - 5:15 PM fall semester. To learn more, visit the UT Martin Bands Website or contact Dr. Nola Jones.
Wind Ensemble – directed by Dr. Nola Jones
Wind Ensemble is an auditioned group that contains the best instrumentalists from across the campus. This ensemble performs the highest quality literature in the repertoire. This group grows out of the same time block as Marching Band (during fall) and begins meeting when the marching band has days off. This ensemble eventually takes over the same time block, starting with one rehearsal a week in September, and growing to three or four rehearsals a week (less marching band) in November. Auditions occur the first week of classes each semester. Wind Ensemble meets Monday through Thursday from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. fall and spring semesters. All are invited to audition. To learn more, visit the UT Martin Bands Website or contact Dr. Nola Jones.
Concert Band – directed by Dr. Nola Jones
This ensemble contains a wide cross-section of talented university students and performs high-quality, standard literature. No audition is necessary for wind players. The group meets spring semester on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. To learn more, visit the UT Martin Bands Website or contact Dr. Nola Jones.
Pep Band – directed by Dr. Nola Jones
Pep Band auditions occur in early November. This ensemble will rehearse selected evenings in November and perform at home basketball games. To learn more, visit the UT Martin Bands Website or contact Dr. Nola Jones.
Jazz Band – directed by Dr. Kurt Gorman
Whether playing standards by jazz legends like Charles Mingus or Count Basie or laying down a funky groove off of a contemporary chart, The UT Martin Jazz Band always puts on a good show. The Jazz Band is open by audition to all UT Martin students, regardless of major. The group rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Dr. Kurt Gorman.
Percussion Ensemble - directed by Dr. Julie Hill
The UTM percussion ensemble is designed with a comprehensive approach to the study and performance of literature in all styles and idioms of music. The philosophy of "total" percussion develops musicianship, technical proficiency, and cultural awareness in traditional and global musical styles. In additional to "concert" style percussion, the ensemble also takes the form of Steel Drum Band, African Ensemble, and Brazilian Ensemble to name a few. For more information, visit the UT Martin Percussion Website or Contact Dr. Julie Hill.
Instrumentalists in the Department of Music will find many opportunities to participate in chamber ensembles coached or directed by faculty members. In addition to smaller mixed chamber ensembles, students can participate in Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Piano Ensemble, Low Brass Ensemble, Horn Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble. Please contact us for more information.
LINKS
UT Martin Bands
UT Martin Flute & Piano Studio
UT Martin Low Brass Studio
UT Martin Percussion Studio
UT Martin Woodwind Studio