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Wheaton College Symphonic Band

Wheaton College Symphonic Band

About The Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band, conducted by Dr. Brady McNeil, is an all-campus ensemble of 45-60 musicians. The ensemble rehearses MW 3:45-5:15. Three major performances are presented annually. Symphonic Band is a full-year course and is open to all students.

The Wheaton College Symphonic Band performed at the 2014 North Central Division Conference of the College Band Director’s National Association and the 2013 Illinois Music Education Conference.

Instrumentation: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, string bass, percussion

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The Symphonic Band performs multiple times a year on Wheaton's campus and occasionally tours in the US and abroad, most recently to Kenya and Tanzania!

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2026-2027 Concert Series

Homecoming Concert: Sounds of Wheaton
All Ensembles
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Edman Chapel

Children's Concert
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.
Edman Chapel

Fall Concert
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Edman Chapel

Christmas Festival: Star of Hope
All Ensembles
Friday & Saturday, December 4 & 5 | 7:30 p.m.
Matinee: December 5, at 4:00 p.m.
Edman Chapel

Winter Concert
Saturday, February 20, 2027 | 7:30 p.m.
Edman Chapel

Spring Concert
Saturday, April 17, 2027 | 7:30
Edman Chapel

Commencement Celebration Concert
All Ensembles
Friday, May 7, 2027 | 7:30 p.m.
Edman Chapel

Symphonic Band

Audition Information

The Symphonic Band is open to all students, regardless of major. While it is a semester course, it is assumed that the student is committed for the whole year. Auditions consist of orchestral/band excerpts and a short (two minutes or less) portion from a solo of your choice unless a concerto/sonata/etude solo is already provided in the audition music. The links for each instrument audition excerpts are provided below. Wind players for orchestra and band use the same audition materials, but non-majors only need to play those excerpts marked with an asterisk.

Auditions will be held on campus during the first week of classes. Express your interest by filling out the Auditions Form.