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Various
wind ensembles and bands perform throughout the year
at FSU.
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Florida
State Chamber Winds |
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This
graduate student wind ensemble with flexible instrumentation
performs large chamber works and also features
guest soloists. The group tours occasionally,
and performs on and off campus at conferences
and special events. (Richard Clary, Conductor)
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Campus
Band |
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The Campus Band is open to all students with interest
and experience. It meets weekly during both semesters,
flexibily responding to students' interests and
abilities while rehearsing and performing a wide
and diverse literature. (Steven Kelly, Conductor)
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Concert
Band |
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The
Concert Band is devoted to the rehearsal, study,
and performance of important band literature.
This ensemble is open to all students with interest
and experience, by audition. (Bentley Shellahamer,
David Plack, Patrick Dunnigan, Conductors)
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Marching
Chiefs |
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The
Marching Chiefs is a marching band of approximately
400 students that performs at all home football
games and traditionally travels to two or three
out-of-town games during the football season.
The Chiefs are a central feature of the annual
Prism Concert, which features the complete spectrum
of band activities at FSU. Students who wish to
enroll must audition by attending a preseason
training session held before classes begin. For
further information and an application, call the
band office at (850) 644-3507. (Patrick Dunnigan,
David Plack, Conductors)
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Seminole
Sound |
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The Seminole Sound is Florida State University's Athletic Pep Band consisting of over 130 members. The Seminole Sound performs for FSU Men's and Women's Basketball, FSU Women's Volleyball, and a variety of other athletic events dedicated to the support of the FSU Athletic Programs. Each year, in support of FSU Basketball, members of the Seminole Sound travel to post season basketball tournaments including the ACC and NCAA tournaments. In addition to the support of FSU athletics, The Seminole Sound performs at a number of public events each year representing Florida State University. (David Plack, Conductor)
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Symphonic
Band |
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The
Symphonic Band is the top undergraduate wind band.
Although made up essentially of music majors,
the Symphonic Band is open to all university students
by comprehensive auditions. Two performances are
scheduled each semester in addition to tours and
frequent appearances at national conventions or
conferences. (Patrick Dunnigan, Conductor)
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Wind
Orchestra |
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The
Wind Orchestra is the top graduate wind band. They
engage in professional level study of wind literature
important to contemporary performing practices.
The Wind Orchestra's campus performances are supplemented
by periodic tours, selected artist concert series,
conventions, and conference appearances. All performers
rotate in the assignment of parts, and all serve
as principals. (Richard Clary, Conductor) |
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