Northwestern State University Choir, Dr. Burt Allen

• NSU Chamber Choir

• Conducted by Dr. Burt Allen, Director of Choral Activities
• Most Highly auditioned of the choral ensembles
• Made up of 26-32 singers
• Have performed across Louisiana and in numerous locations in Texas
• Appear on two Compact Discs Ensemble Spirit and their own separate recording of Christmas carols including the complete series of the Alfred Burt carols, entitled "Caroling, Caroling"
• Solo performance debut in Carnegie Hall, NYC, March 1997
• Tour annually---primarily in Louisiana and Texas
• Perform Fall Concert, Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols in Natchitoches and Alexandria, Tour Concerts, Spring Concert, combine with Concert Choir for major works with NSU Orchestra

Stephen F. Austin University Symphonic Band

Symphonic Band meets Fall and Spring semesters. The Symphonic Band performs at least three major concerts each year. Although this group is primarily made up of music majors, many non-music majors find playing in this group a challenging and interesting way to keep enjoying music after high school. Auditions are held in late August for the Fall semester and in November for the Spring Semester.

The Symphonic Band is the perfect ensemble for many players who enter college expecting to sharpen their playing skills. This ensemble also meets the needs of students in the Music Education curriculum. Teaching techniques are used which enable players to perform better while learning how to teach better as well. Symphonic Band performs music from the Texas UIL Grade V list in its repertoire.

Southeastern University Jazz Ensemble

Southeastern Jazz Ensemble
Glen J. Hemberger, director

The Southeastern Big Band has earned a reputation as one of the area's most popular jazz groups. The ensemble's repertoire ranges from classic big band scores made famous by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, and other giants to cutting-edge sounds of today's most talented and probing arrangers and composers.

University of Louisiana at Monroe Wind Ensemble

The Band Program at ULM attracts students from throughout the United States. Band students represent virtually every academic program within the University. Former band members have graduated to become doctors, lawyers, nurses, airline pilots, professional musicians, music educators, classroom officers, television news anchors, and at least one state representative. Band Department ensembles include the Sound of Today marching band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble I, Jazz Ensemble II, and the Sensation from the Reservation basketball pep band. Addtional instrumental ensembles within the School of Music include an orchestra, horn ensemble, flute choir, trombone ensemble, trumpet ensemble, bassoon ensemble, tuba ensemble, percussion ensemble, steel drum ensemble, and African drum ensemble.