You are invited to become a member of some of Missouri S&T's most exciting, fun and challenging organizations. Whether you're new or old, there is a place for you in one or more of the bands. All of the groups are designed to work with your demanding schedule and make it possible for you to play, even with a heavy load of classes. You can also play if part of band rehearsal conflicts with a class, lab or excel workshop. Freshmen: If you're worried about the demands on your time, we encourage you to give us a try. Remember, Marching Band is only 4 hours per week and Wind Ensemble is only 90 minutes per week. These few hours a week will pay off in the pride and sense of accomplishment you will certainly feel. Please read on about our exciting offerings...

 
 

Class Conflicts? That's Okay! If you have a conflict with band rehearsal times because of classes, you can still play in band. More than half of the students playing in band have some sort of conflict-whether it's having to come late after lab or having to leave early for an excel workshop. These do not count against you. Of course, you can't be in band if you have to miss too much; the general rule of thumb is that you shouldn't miss more than one rehearsal (or its equivalent) per week. The only exception to this is Jazz Ensemble. No conflicts are permitted there. Special note to Chem 4 participants: If you are taking this section of Chem 4 during the first three weeks of class, you can still join band when it's over.

 

The Bands:

 

Miner Marching Band Open to all students, no audition required.  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday — 4 to 5:45.  Click on the link above for more information.

Fall Wind and Percussion Ensemble
Open to all students, no audition required. Monday — 4:00 to 5:20.
The Wind Ensemble is our concert band for the Fall semester. All students who plan on playing in Symphony Band winter semester are encouraged to participate, and marching band members are certainly welcome as well!

 

Town Band Information Coming Soon!

Jazz Band
By audition only. Tuesday and Thursday evenings. — 6:15 to 7:30.
If you were a member last year, no audition is required. For new members, auditions are highly competitive and are required before you sign up. For new members, auditions will be held evenings during the first week of school and consist of scales, sight-reading and an optional 12-bar blues improvisation in B-flat concert.  Open to trumpets, trombones, saxophones, piano, bass drums, and guitar.  Lead by David Cress.

Symphonic Band
Open to all students, no audition required.  Tuesday-Thursday — 4:00 to 5:20.
The Symphony Band (our winter semester concert band) performs the finest in wind literature for full band as well as for smaller ensembles. All students planning on playing winter semester are encouraged to play in the Wind and Percussion Ensemble and/or marching band in the fall.

 

Pep Band Open to all students, no audition required.  Tuesday-Thursday — 4:00 to 5:20. The Symphony Band (our winter semester concert band) performs the finest in wind literature for full band as well as for smaller ensembles. All students planning on playing winter semester are encouraged to play in the Wind and Percussion Ensemble and/or marching band in the fall. Frequently Asked Questions: How do we play? Loud! When do we play? Whenever we legally can! What do we yell? Anything that's not vulger! (it doesn't have to make sense) Who do we yell at? Everyone!

 

Don't forget about our Band Service Groups!

 

To audition, contact Dr. Robert J. Cesario.