Symphonic Band
Music Director
Auditions
Audition required. Open to all Western University students.
Rehearsals
Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:30 - 5:30pm
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Repertoire
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The Western University Symphonic Band has a long-standing history of musical achievement. It was the first large instrumental ensemble at the university over 50 years ago. The ensemble’s goals are to explore quality music written for the wind band, and to perform it with mastery. Typical repertoire consists of music written in a variety of styles, including transcriptions, the core standard band repertoire, and some of the best new pieces for the genre.
Comprised of approximately 60 musicians or more, the Symphonic Band is open to music majors and non-music majors by audition. Auditions take place immediately before classes begin in the fall. The Symphonic Band performs four concerts per year on the university campus in the Paul Davenport Theatre.
2025-26 Performances
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| Symphonic Band performances are approximately 1 hour in length unless otherwise noted. | Download concert programs |
Saturday, Oct. 25 | 3pm | approx. 2 hours
Paul Davenport Theatre
Being Present
The Western University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble join together in musical celebration as they take the stage for their first performance of the year! Planned repertoire from the Symphonic Band includes Aurora Borealis by Rossano Galante, Satiric Dances by Norman Dello Joio, Lookfar: A Chorale for Ursula by James M. David, Melodious Thunk by David Biedenbender and Lightning Field by John Mackey.
Saturday, Dec. 6 | 3pm
Paul Davenport Theatre
Day and Night Dances
Join the Symphonic Band for a concert featuring John Philip Sousa’s The Gallant Seventh, Julie Giroux’s Before the Sun, Frank Ticheli’s Sun Dance, Bruce Yurko’s Night Dances, and Alfred Reed’s Armenian Dances.
Friday, Feb. 6 | 7:30pm
Paul Davenport Theatre
Flashback and Forward
The Symphonic Band presents a program of contemporary compositions in tandem with works harking back to the past. Programmed works include Flashing Winds by Jan Van der Roost, Unquiet Hours by David Biedenbender, An Original Suite by Gordon Jacob, Children’s March by Percy Grainger (arr. Rogers), and Big City Lights by Marie A. Douglas.
Saturday, March 28 | 3pm
Paul Davenport Theatre
Cool, Calm, and Curious
The Symphonic Band presents their final concert of the term showcasing the following repertoire; Symphonic Dance No. 1 by Carol Brittin Chambers, O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen/tr. Reynolds, Mother Earth (A Fanfare) by David Maslanka and Steampunk Suite I. II. III. IV. by Erika Svanoe.
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