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Wind Symphony
Music 1130 is the university’s premier concert ensemble, performing advanced wind literature from classical masterworks to contemporary compositions. Under the direction of Dr. David Samson, members refine their musicianship through focused rehearsals, sectional work, and public performances.
Music 1130 is the university’s premier concert ensemble, performing advanced wind literature from classical masterworks to contemporary compositions. Under the direction of Dr. David Samson, members refine their musicianship through focused rehearsals, sectional work, and public performances.
Key Topics Covered
Key Topics Covered
Advanced Ensemble Techniques: Refining tone, balance, and blend across the full wind and percussion sections.
Musical Interpretation: Applying phrasing, dynamics, and articulation to match the conductor’s vision.
Score Study & Preparation: Learning and internalizing individual parts in the context of the full ensemble.
Rehearsal Discipline: Following conductor cues, adjusting to ensemble needs, and maintaining focus in high‑level rehearsals.
Concert Performance: Presenting polished performances of diverse repertoire in formal concert settings.
Skills Acquired
Skills Acquired
Listening across sections to achieve unified sound and timing.
Quickly interpreting new music with accuracy and confidence.
Performing works from multiple genres and historical periods.
Meeting performance deadlines, adhering to rehearsal etiquette, and maintaining preparedness.
Identifying and adjusting intonation, balance, and articulation in real time.
Presenting confidently in formal concert environments.
Personal Reflections
Personal Reflections
I've loved concert and symphonic band since high school, and performing with the Wind Symphony has let me continue that passion in college. Making music alongside talented peers and sharing with an audience has been both rewarding and inspiring.
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