Instrumental Ensembles

Wind Symphony

The Wind Symphony is the premier wind and percussion ensemble in the Division of Music at TWU. This select ensemble is comprised of the finest wind and percussion instrumentalists on campus, and it is dedicated to the study and performance of the highest quality of literature for the wind band medium. This group performs two to three times per semester and participates in an annual spring recruiting tour. The Wind Symphony rehearses on Mondays from 12:30-1:20 pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:15 pm in Margo Jones Performance Hall. Membership in the TWU Wind Symphony is open to all students, regardless of major, upon audition. ALL Music Majors are REQUIRED to audition.

University Band

The University Band, one of our newest ensembles to campus, is designed specifically for the non-major and is open to all students, regardless of major. This group performs one to two times per semester and it rehearses on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30-2:50 pm in Margo Jones Performance Hall. No audition is required for participation. All TWU students are invited to continue their music-making in this musically rewarding environment.

Pioneer Pep Band

The Pioneer Pep Band is a select group of 30 students that provides musical entertainment for TWU Pioneer volleyball and basketball games as well as a select number of other performances. Membership is open to all TWU students upon audition.

Jazz Ensemble

The TWU Jazz Ensemble is a traditional big band ensemble that performs a great mixture of jazz standards plus newer works for the jazz idiom. This group performs one to two times per semester, including community performances such as the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival. Membership in the Jazz Ensemble is open to all TWU students, regardless of major, upon audition.

Chamber Orchestra

The TWU Chamber Orchestra performs both chamber music and orchestral literature. Performances feature a variety of repertoire, from Baroque to modern musical periods. The chamber orchestra is open to all TWU students upon audition. Contact Michael Burris to schedule an orchestra audition.

Clarinet Choir

The TWU Clarinet Choir performs a varied repertoire of original compositions and transcriptions. Non-music majors are welcome to audition. Contact Danielle Woolery, DMA, to schedule a clarinet choir audition.

Flute Choir

The award-winning TWU Flute Choir performs a varied repertoire of original compositions and transcriptions ranging from Bach to jazz. Non-music majors are welcome to audition. Contact Pamela Youngblood, DMA, to schedule a flute choir audition.

Guitar Ensemble

The TWU Guitar Ensemble is a select ensemble that plays literature drawn from the major periods of music. The guitar ensemble often performs with other instrumentalists and has concerts both on campus and in the community. Non-music majors are welcome to audition. Contact Carlo Pezzimenti to schedule a guitar ensemble audition.

Low Brass Ensembles

For information about joining a low brass ensemble, please contact Zachariah Davis, DMA. 

Piano Ensemble

The TWU Piano Ensemble performs repertoire written or arranged for groups of 1-4 players, presenting a concert every spring semester. Piano students of all majors are welcome to join. Please email Dr. Richard Shuster for more information. 

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