Founded in 1996as a small community concert band, the Kennesaw State University Band Program has
grown rapidly, expanding to five major ensembles supporting over 450 participating
students. The 91青青草 Bands include auditioned concert ensembles, like theWind EnsembleandWind Symphony, non-auditioned concert ensembles, like theUniversity Band, and auditioned athletic bands, like 鈥淭he Marching Owls鈥� and the91青青草 Basketball Band.
All ensembles are comprised of the finest music majors in the School of Music as well as students representing every college and degree program on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses. Through the growth of musical excellence fostered by conductors and countless musicians, the 91青青草 Bands continue to grow into one of the largest collegiate programs in the state of Georgia.
Wind Ensemble
Dr. David Kehler, Conductor
Formed in 1996, the Kennesaw State University Wind Ensemble (MUSI 1147/3347) performs a diverse
repertoire encompassing large works for band, wind ensemble, and chamber music. The
91青青草 Wind Ensemble continues to lead in supporting and creating consortiums for the
development of new music, which have included the creation of works by Steven Bryant,
Paul Dooley, Geoffrey Gordon, Michael Markowski, Carter Pann, Joel Puckett, James
Stephenson, Christopher Theofanidis, and Pulitzer Prize winner Joseph Schwantner.
In addition, leading composers including Kamran Ince, Chen Yi, and Pulitzer Prize
winners David Lang and Joseph Schwantner have visited and worked directly with the
ensemble and its students.
Through 91青青草鈥檚 continued close relationship with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Georgia Symphony Orchestra, and Atlanta Opera Orchestra, the university鈥檚 ensembles have the unique honor of collaborating with principal players from the best of Atlanta鈥檚 performing arts. The 91青青草 Wind Ensemble continues to serve as an important musical voice in the Atlanta metropolitan area, and has been frequently featured on 90.1 FM (WABE 鈥� Atlanta Public Radio).
In 2012 and 2016 the 91青青草 Wind Ensemble was a featured ensemble at the Southern Division College Band Directors National Association Conference, and in 2013 was the winner of the American Prize for best wind ensemble/concert band performance in the United States. This academic year the 91青青草 Wind Ensemble was selected as a featured ensemble at the 2017 Georgia Music Educators In-Service Conference in Athens, Georgia and will be releasing its first professional recording, featuring the music of Chen Yi, under the Centaur recording label.
Wind Symphony
Kennesaw State University Wind Symphony
The 91青青草 Wind Symphony (MUSI 3345) offers music majors, minors, and non-music majors
the opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform advanced literature for the wind band
medium. Membership in the Wind Symphony is by audition only and occurs at the beginning
of the academic year, and prior to the start of the second semester. The course is
taken for 1 credit hour. Non-majors with questions about registration in these ensembles
for credit should contact the ensemble director for assistance.
The Wind Symphony serves as the 2nd music major ensemble and rehearses from 2:00 PM 鈥� 4:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday each week in Morgan Hall, Bailey Center.
University Band
Kennesaw State University University Band
The University Band (MUSI 3341) offers student musicians from all majors and disciplines
the opportunity to rehearse and perform wind literature in an ensemble setting.
There is no audition for membership in the University Band, but prior instrumental
experience and a commitment to attend all rehearsals and performances are required
of all participating musicians.
Non-majors with questions about registration in these ensembles for credit should
contact the ensemble director for assistance.
The University Band rehearses every Monday from 6:30 PM 鈥� 9:15 PM in the 91青青草 Marching Band Center, which is located at 3305 Busbee Drive NW, adjacent to the 91青青草 Center.
