Instrumental Ensembles

Are you looking to join an instrumental group at Texas Wesleyan? Take a look at the groups in the music department and sign up to audition today.

Join the Wind Ensemble and study the performance of contemporary wind literature. Four concerts are presented on campus each year in addition to selected other off-campus appearances. Open to the student body by audition. Class meets from 2-3:15 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the academic year.

Have a question about the ensemble or want to join? Contact Dr. Thomas Willmann, director, at willmann@txwes.edu 

Cheer on the Rams with the Ram Band! Ram Band plays for the football and basketball games (approximately seven games a semester). Positions are open to the student body by audition, and participation scholarships are available. Ram Band practices from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Fridays during the academic year.

Have a question about the ensemble or want to audition? Contact Dr. Thomas Willmann, director, at willmann@txwes.edu 

The study and performance of traditional and contemporary jazz. Open by audition to students with previous experience who desire further opportunities to learn stage band techniques. Two concerts are presented each year with many opportunities for performance both on- and off-campus. Rehearsals are 3:30-4:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the academic year.

Are you interested in auditioning or have a question about the group? Get in touch with Thomas Burchill, director, at burchill@txwes.edu

or Sarah Sapaugh, Music Department Coordinator, at sapaugh@txwes.edu

 

Small chamber music ensembles rehearse regularly, have weekly lessons, and perform in recital at least once during the semester. They are open by audition to experienced instrumentalists. Chamber ensembles available to audition during the academic year may include:

• Brass
• Woodwind
• Percussion
• Guitar
• Strings
• Jazz Combo
• Piano Accompaniment

These ensembles’ meeting times are determined each semester. Want to audition? Get in touch with us at music@txwes.edu.

The Greater Fort Worth Community Band is designed to explore larger instrumental works and is open to the community on an auditioned basis. They present two concerts per semester and meet on Mondays from 7:30-9 p.m. during the academic year.

Want to audition or have a question? Contact the music department at music@txwes.edu.