Marching Band
The Southern Arkansas University Marching Mulerider Band “MMB” is a renown marching band known for its innovative drill design and exciting musical performances. The band begins rehearsals the week before classes begin at the university, with playing and marching rehearsals throughout the day and social activities in the evening. The marching band meets during the fall semester representing Southern Arkansas University. This 185 piece band is open to all students on the SAU Campus regardless of major.
The Director of the MMB is J.P. Wilson. The Assistant Director is David Torres.
Jazz Band
The concentration of the Jazz Band consists of the study of standard and contemporary repertoire with opportunities for individual improvisation and ensemble jazz experience. Membership in this band is based on tryouts at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is a 45 piece wind and percussion ensemble consisting of undergraduate musicians at Southern Arkansas University. This ensemble studies and performs a variety of standard and contemporary literature for winds and percussion. They perform concerts throughout the South during the Spring semester. Enrollment in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble requires an audition before the appropriate faculty and permission of the director. For further information contact the Director of Bands J.P. Wilson.
Concert Band
The Concert Band is a 65 piece wind and percussion ensemble consisting of undergraduate musicians at Southern Arkansas University. This ensemble studies and performs concert band literature for winds and percussion and meets MWF 1:10p.m.-2:00p.m.. They perform concerts during the Spring semester.
University Band
The University Band is a 70 piece wind and percussion ensemble that meets TR from 3:10p.m.-4:00 p.m. This ensemble studies and performs concert band literature for winds and percussion. They perform concerts during the Spring semester.
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