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James Whitis
Director of Instrumental Activities
(254) 295-4230
james.whitis@umhb.edu


Nils Landsberg
Director of Athletic Bands
(254) 295-4595
nlandsberg@umhb.edu




WIND ENSEMBLE
is an auditioned instrumental ensemble open to any UMHB student, regardless of major.  Repertoire is selected to expose performers to a wide range of musical languages, as well as a variety of technical, intellectual, and aesthetic challenges.  The UMHB Wind Ensemble performs 3-4 concerts each semester.


CRUSADER MARCHING BAND is a non-auditioned instrumental ensemble open to any UMHB student, regardless of major.  The Crusader Marching Band is one of the largest spirit groups on campus and provides music and entertainment in the form of half-time shows and stand tunes for all home and some out-of town football games.




JAZZ ENSEMBLE
plays a widely varied repertoire including styles of music from Duke Ellington to the contemporary artists of today.  A strong emphasis is placed on sight-reading.  The group is open to all university students, regardless of major.  The ensemble performs 3-4 times per year, including festivals and community concerts.


STRING ENSEMBLE is a non-auditioned instrumental ensemble open to any UMHB student, regardless of major.  Repertoire is selected to expose performers to a wide range of musical languages, as well as a variety of technical, intellectual, and aesthetic challenges.  The String Ensemble performs 2-3 concerts each year.


HANDBELL ENSEMBLE is an auditioned ensemble open to any UMHB student regardless of major.  Academic credit is earned for the class.  The group rings a five-octave set of Schulmerich handbells and a four-octave set of Malmark choir-chimes.  The handbell ensemble performs 3-4 concerts each year.



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