Music Links
Symphonic Band
Directed by Dr. Erik Janners, the Marquette University Symphonic Band is made up of about 130 students from all academic programs. The Symphonic Band performs in three major concerts on campus each year. While most students own their own instruments, the university does have an inventory of brass, woodwind, percussion and string instruments for use by students.
Pep Band
Members of the Symphonic Band may also participate in the Pep Band that performs at all home Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games. The Pep Band also travels with the teams to conference and NCAA tournaments. Band rehearsals are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Varsity Theatre.
Jazz Ensemble
There are two Jazz Ensembles, directed by Dr. Erik Janners, that are comprised of about 20 students each. The Jazz Ensembles meet on Tuesdays, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Varsity Theatre. The ensembles perform three concerts a year and for special events on campus.
Orchestra
The Marquette University Orchestra is made up of about 60 students as well as a few alumni and faculty members. The Orchestra meets on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM as needed. The Orchestra is directed by Steven Rindt and performs several concerts of classical and contemporary music each year.
For information on instrumental music call 288-7125.
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