UT Martin Bands Website

Concert Band – directed by Matthew Stratton
This ensemble contains a wide cross-section of talented university students and performs high-quality, standard literature. No audition is necessary for wind players. Percussionists must be music majors to participate. To learn more, visit the UT Martin Bands Website or contact Matthew Stratton.

Jazz Band - directed by Dr. Kurt Gorman

Whether playing standards by jazz legends like Charles Mingus and Count Basie or tackling a contemporary chart by Pat Metheny, the UTM Big Band always puts on a good show. The UTM Small Jazz Group showcases the best improvisers and soloists. Jazz ensembles are open by audition to all UT Martin students. For more information, please contact Dr. Kurt Gorman. 

Skyhawk Marching Band – directed by Matthew Stratton
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. To learn more, visit the UT Martin Bands Website or contact Matthew Stratton.

Skyhawk Basketball Pep Band – directed by Dr. Joseph W. Frye
Basketball 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. Joseph W. Frye.

Wind Ensemble – directed by Matthew Stratton

Wind Ensemble meets in the fall and spring semesters. 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. Auditions occur the first week of classes each semester. For more information, please contact Matthew Stratton.