Symphonic Band

Dr. Christopher Schletter, Conductor

The Marshall University Symphonic Band (MUSE 421) is one of the fine ensembles performing core wind band repertoire, as well as some new and contemporary works. Membership in the Symphonic Band is open to all Marshall University students, both music majors and non-majors.  Rehearsals take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 1:00-1:50. Auditions are not required to be in the ensemble. However, we request that all students have a few years of experience and have the ability to read music. The ensemble performs numerous time throughout the academic year and are highlighted at the Honor Band Festival in February each year.

We work to better ourselves through music, while we strive to reach exceptional music performance levels together. We encouraged members of the Symphonic Band to practice their parts on a regular basis outside of the scheduled rehearsals.

Find previous concerts on our School of Music YouTube Channel.

 

Course Information:
MUSE 421
Offered fall and spring semesters

Support the Marching Thunder

2024-25 Wind Band Concert Series

October 8th – Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony

October 14th – Hispanic Heritage Celebration Concert (@ the Playhouse)

November 21st – Wind Symphony

December 5th – Symphonic Band

February 19th – Wind Symphony (HSHB)

February 20th – Symphonic Band (HSHB)

April 24th – Symphonic Band

April 29th – Wind Symphony

All concerts can be found on our YouTube Channel here.

All concerts start at 7:30 unless otherwise noted.

The Latest

Marching Thunder Events

Fall 2025 Performance Schedule
Next season’s game and performance schedule will be determined in the spring. Please stay tuned.

September
6th – Home vs. Missouri State
13th – Home vs. Eastern Kentucky

October
11th – Homecoming vs. ODU
18th – Home vs. Texas State

November
1st – Tri-State Marching Championships
8th – Home vs. JMU
29th – Home vs. Georgia Southern

December
6th – Possible SBC Championships

Possible Post-season Bowl Game