The instrumental ensembles at The University of Alabama are dedicated to performing the world’s finest repertoire. Holding a status of international reputation, the ensembles have been selected to perform at the International Festival of Bands in England, national and regional conferences of the College Band Directors National Association, and the National Band Association. Performing with these ensembles, students have premiered numerous works by noted composers including David Maslanka, Ira Hearshen, Nigel Clarke and Donald Grantham. The Alabama Wind Ensemble has recently completed recording the works of Ira Hearshen that will be released nationally.The Alabama Wind Ensemble
MUA 152/352/552
TUESDAY & THURSDAY – 2:00-3:45 PM
The Huxford Symphony Orchestra
MUA 150/350/550
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY – 2:00-3:45 PM
The Alabama Symphonic Band
MUA 154-354
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY – 12:00-1:30 PM
The Alabama Jazz Ensemble
MUA 159/359/559-001
TUESDAY & THURSDAY – 12:30-1:50 PM
Visit this page to learn more about the Alabama Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.
Visit this page to learn more about the Jazz ensemble and combos.
Chamber Winds
Wind players and Percussionists are selected from the Alabama Wind Ensemble, Huxford Symphony Orchestra and the Alabama Symphonic Band to perform selected chamber wind pieces. There is no separate audition process to participate in this group. The rehearsal time is in the chamber music blocks of the ensemble matrix.
Additional Chamber Music
In addition to the large conducted ensembles addressed at this website, there are also a wide range of chamber ensembles offered through the studio experience and other curricular means. Some of the chamber ensembles include Chamber Winds, Jazz Combos, Percussion Ensemble, String Quartets, Brass Ensembles, Woodwind Quintets and Trios. Please contact the studio teacher of the relevant instrument here.
The Conductors
- Kenneth Ozzello, Director of Bands
- Demondrae Thurman, Director of Orchestral Studies; Brass Area Coordinator; Associate Professor of Euphonium and Tuba
- Randall Coleman, Associate Director of Bands
- Christopher Kozak, Director of Jazz Studies
- Thursday, September 29, 2011
- Tuesday, November 8, 2011
- Saturday, February 4, 2012 – Alabama Honor Band Festival
- Tuesday, March 20, 2012
- Tuesday, April 19, 2012- with University Singers
- Monday, October 03, 2011
- Thursday, November 17, 2011
- December 2 and 4, 2011 – Hilaritas
- Thursday, February, 09, 2012 – Concerto/ Aria Concert
- Monday, April 16, 2012
- Wednesday, October 19, 2011
- Wednesday, November 30, 2011
- Thursday, February 2, 2011 – Alabama Honor Band Festival
- Tuesday, March 7, 2012 – with Alabama Concert Band
- Wednesday, April 11, 2012 – with Alabama Concert Band
Auditions
For more information about auditioning for these ensembles, click here.