The University of West Georgia Wind Ensemble
The wind ensemble, under the direction of Josh Byrd, DMA, is the premiere ensemble at West Georgia. The wind ensemble performs at the state-of-the-art Carroll County Performing Arts Center, and has premiered many pieces during Dr. Byrd's time as director of bands. The wind ensemble is not music-major specific; in fact, a quarter of the wind ensemble is composed of non-music majors. The wind ensemble performs year-round. |
The Sound That Lights The South
The Sound that Lights the South is our marching band here at UWG, and our chapter does most of its service through marching band practice and football games. Running a band is always a challenge, and our chapter does its best to make sure the band succeeds in every way.
The marching band is under the direction of Cale Self, DMA (director of athletic bands). The marching band accompanies the football team to every in-state in-conference game, and TSTLTS plays at band exhibitions during the fall. |
The University of West Georgia Symphonic Band
The symphonic band, under the direction of Cale Self, DMA, is the non-auditioned concert band here at UWG. Music majors and non-music majors are welcome, and the symphonic band performs a variety of pieces according to the membership personnel each spring. Symphonic band is a spring semester-only class.
Our symphonic band is set apart because if its personnel--alumni, faculty, dual-enrolled students, etc. are welcome to perform and participate with the symphonic band. |
Small Ensembles
The University of West Georgia has multiple small ensembles that perform at the state and national level. Our small ensembles are open to various students at the discretion of the director, and they meet both spring and fall semesters.
Saxophone Ensemble is directed by John Bleuel, DMA, Professor of Music, Saxophone. The ensemble consists of university students, alumni, and local high schoolers to perform a wide variety of music for saxophone.
Brass Ensemble is directed by Cale Self, DMA, Tuba and Euphonium, Director of Athletic Bands. The brass ensemble is made up of 15-30 musicians, and meets both semesters.
Jazz Ensemble is directed by Ben Geyer, Ph.D. The jazz ensemble also host the annual Sunbelt Jazz Festival, where the ensemble brings in a guest artist to come and perform with the ensemble.
Percussion Ensemble is directed by Katie Byrd, Director of Percussion Studies. The percussion ensemble is made up of 15-25 musicians, and meets both semesters.
Woodwind Ensemble is directed by Josh Byrd, DMA, Director of Bands. The woodwind ensemble is made up of 10-15 musicians and meets spring semester.
Saxophone Ensemble is directed by John Bleuel, DMA, Professor of Music, Saxophone. The ensemble consists of university students, alumni, and local high schoolers to perform a wide variety of music for saxophone.
Brass Ensemble is directed by Cale Self, DMA, Tuba and Euphonium, Director of Athletic Bands. The brass ensemble is made up of 15-30 musicians, and meets both semesters.
Jazz Ensemble is directed by Ben Geyer, Ph.D. The jazz ensemble also host the annual Sunbelt Jazz Festival, where the ensemble brings in a guest artist to come and perform with the ensemble.
Percussion Ensemble is directed by Katie Byrd, Director of Percussion Studies. The percussion ensemble is made up of 15-25 musicians, and meets both semesters.
Woodwind Ensemble is directed by Josh Byrd, DMA, Director of Bands. The woodwind ensemble is made up of 10-15 musicians and meets spring semester.