UTA Concert Ensembles

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The UTA Wind Ensemble is the select wind and percussion ensemble at UTA. Conducted by Dr. Douglas Stotter, the ensemble has performed at numerous conventions of the Texas Music Educators Association and the College Band Directors National Association. In addition, the Wind Ensemble has toured extensively throughout Texas, Mexico, and, most recently, performed in Carnegie Hall in New York City. Concert literature ranges from chamber music to full concert band pieces. The ensemble is actively involved in promoting and commissioning new pieces for wind band. The Wind Ensemble meets both Fall and Spring semesters. Click here to see the repertoire for past and future Wind Ensemble performances. The UTA Concert Band is selected from the finest musicians in the Department of Music. Under the direction of Dr. Matthew Luttrell, the Concert Band has continually provided audiences with programs of diverse musical styles and the highest quality literature. The ensemble seeks to provide its members with a broad range of literature as well as challenging them to reach their maximum musical potential in an ensemble setting. The Concert Band meets during the Fall and Spring semesters and is open to all University students. Performing between two concerts each semester, the group focuses on excellence combined with the enjoyment of music making. The University Band offers a creative and positive music-making environment for students of all majors and academic disciplines within the University. The band creates a comfortable venue for students to enjoy making music as a diversion to their academic schedule.The University Band, which is co-conducted by Dr. Stotter, Dr. Luttrell and a graduate teaching assistant, is open to all UTA students with at least 3 years of high school band experience. Chair placement auditions are held at the end of the Fall Semester. More information? Click here to request more information.