Symphonic Band

Dr. Christopher Schletter, Conductor

The Marshall University Symphonic Band (MUSE 421) is one of the fine ensembles performing core wind band repertoire, as well as some new and contemporary works. Membership in the Symphonic Band is open to all Marshall University students, both music majors and non-majors.  Rehearsals take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 1:00-1:50. Auditions are not required to be in the ensemble. However, we request that all students have a few years of experience and have the ability to read music. The ensemble performs numerous time throughout the academic year and are highlighted at the Honor Band Festival in February each year.

We work to better ourselves through music, while we strive to reach exceptional music performance levels together. We encouraged members of the Symphonic Band to practice their parts on a regular basis outside of the scheduled rehearsals.

Find previous concerts on our School of Music YouTube Channel.

 

Course Information:
MUSE 421
Offered fall and spring semesters

Support the Marching Thunder

2025-26 Wind Band Concert Series

The upcoming fall 2025 and spring 2026 spring semester concert schedule will be posted here in the near future.

Tuesday, April 21
Symphonic Band Concert,
featuring Russel High School
Smith Music Recital Hall
7:00PM

Thank you for your support.

All concerts can be found on our YouTube Channel here.

The Latest

2026 Marching Thunder Events

Fall 2026 Performance Schedule
(Tentative)

September
12th – Home vs. MTSU
26th – Homecoming vs. Gardner-Webb

October
10th – Home vs. Coastal Carolina
31st – Home vs. ODU

November
7th – Tri-State Marching Championships
14th – Home vs. App. St.
21st – Home vs. Georgia Southern

December
5th – Possible SBC Championships

Possible Post-season Bowl Game – TBD