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Concert Bands

A conductor in a suit passionately leads an orchestra, holding a baton. Musicians focus on their music stands, immersed in a dimly lit setting

Wind Symphony (Music 1130)

Meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12-12:50 p.m. - 137 Castleman Hall*

The wind symphony performs the finest in challenging wind literature from classical to contemporary composers.

Anyone can join wind symphony in the fall without an audition, but students must complete an audition to perform with the wind symphony in the spring semester. 

Wind Symphony Audition Information

A concert band performs on stage with a conductor leading musicians. The ensemble, dressed in formal black attire, plays various brass and woodwind instruments.

Symphonic Band (Music 1135)

Meets Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m. - 137 Castleman Hall
Open to all students and members of the community who play a band instrument. The symphonic band performs the finest in traditional and contemporary wind literature for concert band. 

Symphonic band is currently only offered in the spring semester.

Auditions are not required, but may be used to assign seating or parts within the ensemble.

Miner Marching Band

Joe miner leading a marching band. The band wears green uniforms and plays brass instruments

Marching Band (Music 1131)

Meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 4-5:30 p.m. - 137 Castleman Hall

The Miner Marching Band is open to all students who play a band instrument. The band plays for all home football games as local parades. Besides regular class meetings, the band will also rehearse on Fridays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. the day before a home football game. Other sectional rehearsals may also be required, especially for Color Guard and Drumline.

Visit Miner Marching Band for more information on the Pre-season Camp schedule and upcoming performances.

Miner Marching Band

Jazz Bands

A jazz band performs on stage, featuring musicians playing keyboards, saxophones

Jazz Ensemble (Music 1136)

Section 301 Meets Tuesdays, 4:30-7 p.m. & Section 302 Meets Tuesdays, 7-9:30pm - 137 Castleman Hall

The S&T jazz ensembles are open to all S&T students and provides opportunities for students to perform contemporary and traditional big band music. Jazz ensemble also provides students with the opportunity to perform instrumental solos (jazz improvisation) with the group.

Auditions are not required except for lead players or soloists.



 

Student-led Ensembles

At Missouri S&T students are encouraged to pursue performance opportunities outside of our curricular offerings. Student interest varies and so do our student-led ensembles which are organized on your time with the use of university facilities. Student-led ensembles include:

  • S&T Pep Band
  • Video-Game Music Ensemble
  • Movie Music Ensemble
  • Jazz Combo
  • Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
  • Winter Drumline
S&T pep band cheering on the miner basketball team
The S&T Pep Band cheering on the Miner Basketball team
Video Game Music Ensemble performs at the 2025 Wind Symphony Outdoor Concert
Video Game Music Ensemble performs at the 2025 Wind Symphony Outdoor Concert