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An auditioned wind band that performs both on and off campus throughout the academic year. The repertoire includes a variety of musical styles, but the primary emphasis is on the masterpieces of the wind band repertoire. Students can register each semester, but no more than eight credits can be counted toward graduation. Required for music majors pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in either instrumental music education with an emphasis in band or instrumental performance and for music majors pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in music on a wind or percussion instrument.

Goals and Objectives

1. To study and perform at the highest level the masterpieces of the wind band repertoire.
   This requires thorough preparation before and intense concentration in every rehearsal.
2. To instill in each performer the responsibility that he or she has to the composer.
   This requires an understanding of and sensitivity to the style, tone quality, intonation, articulation, blend, and balance relevant to each work.
3. To instill in each performer a sense of ownership and pride in the ensemble.
   This requires that every performer put the welfare of the music and the ensemble ahead of his or her personal needs.

Performance Schedule and Programs

• November 1, 2002: Fall Concert, 8:00 P.M., Gaines Theatre. Featuring German tenor hornist Manfred Heidler.
  To be chosen from the following:
  • Celebration, Edward Gregson
  • Konzertstueck fuer Tenorhorn und Blasorchester, Xaver
  • Draexlmeier/Helm- Basista/Heidler
  • Rumanian Dances, Karol Padivy
  • Bulgarian Dance, Anatoliy Gabrov
  • Adagio, Joaquin Rodrigo
  • Suite on Greek Love Songs, Henk van Lijnschooten
  • Concierto para Banda, Amando Blanquer
  • Symphony for Band, Vincent Persichetti
  • Symphony No. 2, John Barnes Chance
  • Fiesta del Pacifico, Roger Nixon
  • Drie Ventielkes, Hardy Mertens/Martinus
  • Tribute to Rudy Wiedoeft, arr. Gunther Schuller
  • Olympic Hippodrome, Russell Alexander
  • E Pluribus Unum, Fred Jewell
• December 2-3, 2002: Holiday Happening 2002, Gaines Theatre.
  Friday at 8:00 P.M.; Saturday at 2:30 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
• December 14, 2002: Commencement, 9:00 A.M., The Freeman Center.
  • Marche Lorraine, Louis Ganne
  • March Grandioso, Roland Seitz
  • The Washington Post, John Philip Sousa
  • The Black Horse Troop, John Philip Sousa
  • National Emblem, E. E. Bagley
  • Sine Nomine, Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Reed
  • The Sinfonians, Clifton Williams
  • Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar/arr. Grundman
  • Star Spangled Banner, arr. Moffit
  • Rondeau, Jean Mouret/arr. Stout
  • CNU Alma Mater and Fight Song, arr. Forte

Grading Policy
Your grade is based on your preparation of assigned literature and on your attendance at all sectionals, rehearsals, and performances throughout the semester. In compliance with the University Catalog, excused absences include extended illnesses verified by a physician, University-sponsored activities documented before the absence, and extreme emergencies documented no later than the end of the next class. Each unexcused absence will lower your grade one letter. Two late arrivals to or two early departures from a rehearsal constitute one absence. Any student who attains three unexcused absences will automatically receive a grade of "F."

Absence from a performance or a dress rehearsal requires your WRITTEN EXCUSE to me and my WRITTEN APPROVAL to you BEFORE the absence is to occur. Any unapproved absence in writing from a performance or dress rehearsal will result in an automatic grade of "F."

Instruments
A limited number of professional-line instruments are available on loan. Music majors, principle players, and students enrolled in applied music at CNU are given priority for use of these instruments. Students must sign an instrument loan contract and are held fully responsible for the care, safety, and proper maintenance of the instrument.

Uniforms
The standard dress for the CNU Wind Ensemble is a black tuxedo and a white, wing-tip tuxedo shirt for men and a long, black dress with long sleeves for women. Women may choose to wear a long, black skirt and a black blouse with long sleeves. All jewelry should be tasteful and kept to a minimum. Additional costumes and/or accessories required for the ensemble will be provided as needed. As ambassadors of Christopher Newport University, it is imperative that at all times you maintain a professional image both on and off stage.

Note:   Any student who believes that she or he is disabled should make an appointment to see me to discuss your needs. In order to receive an accommodation, your disability must be on record in the Office of Career and Counseling Services--594-7047, Student Center 146.