Join the Mizzou Wind Ensemble as they perform a stirring program of iconic patriotic works to commemorate America 250 on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. in the Missouri Theatre.Celebrate the rich musical traditions and enduring spirit of the United States through works that have shaped the American band repertoire. From the patriotism of The Star-Spangled Banner, Morton Gould's American Salute, and John Philip Sousa's The Thunderer to Charles Ives's imaginative Variations on "America" and the beloved America the Beautiful, the program reflects both the history and evolving identity of our nation.The evening culminates in the world premiere transcription performance of The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, a powerful new work inspired by one of the most iconic events leading to the American Revolution, by acclaimed composer and pianist of the Grammy-Award winning new music ensemble Alarm Will Sound, John Orfe. The Wind Ensemble gives two performances each semester and is conducted by Dr. Brian A. Silvey ( Mizzou faculty, staff and students free with IDK-12 students free ( tickets: $6 (

The University Band is comprised of outstanding student musicians from all schools and departments within the university. Featuring works from all genres of the wind band repertoire, this ensemble performs regularly throughout the academic year. Performances are often shared with the Symphonic Band and area public school bands.Participation in the University Band offers MU students an ideal opportunity to remain involved in music performance throughout their college career, despite their busy academic schedules. The University Band is conducted by Dr. Christian M. Noon ( Symphonic Band is one of the highest quality performing organizations on campus. It is comprised of accomplished wind and percussion players and performs a traditional repertoire of wind band literature. The Symphonic Band has represented MU with performances at state, regional and national professional music conferences and conventions. The Symphonic Band gives two performances each semester, and is conducted by Dr. Amy M. Knopps (

The Studio Jazz Band features young, talented musicians in the MU Jazz Studies program, and forms its own identity as a featured ensemble in the program. The group performs a challenging repertoire, emphasizing a mix of classic and contemporary material, with a strong pedagogical focus. The band is often featured in concert with many great regional and national performers, including Tom Andes, Allen Beeson, Phil Wilson, Ron Miles, Plas Johnson, Mike Steinel, Jamey Aebersold, and others. The band performs in masterclass with visiting clinicians as well. The band performs regularly on and off campus, averaging 4-6 concerts per year.

The Concert Jazz Band is the flagship ensemble of the Jazz Studies Program at the University of Missouri. The group has been featured on stage with the finest jazz musicians in the world, including artists such as Benny Golson, Bobby Shew, Rufus Reid, BobMintzer,TerellStafford, Eric Person, JohnFedchock, MikeMainieri, Dave Pietro, RandyBrecker, LynneArriale, AndyNarell, Matt Wilson, and Maria Schneider. The band has been invited to perform on prestigious collegiate jazz festivals, including Wichita, Elmhurst, Norte Dame, and Addison/North Texas. These performances have resulted in several Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Soloist awards. The band was selected to perform on the Missouri Music Educators Association state convention in 2003 and 2008. The group performs the finest in classic and contemporaryjazz andis committed to the creation and performance of new and original compositions and arrangements.

The Symphonic Band is one of the highest quality performing organizations on campus. It is comprised of accomplished wind and percussion players and performs a traditional repertoire of wind band literature. The Symphonic Band has represented MU with performances at state, regional and national professional music conferences and conventions. The Symphonic Band gives two performances each semester, and is conducted by Dr. Amy M. Knopps ( University Band is comprised of outstanding student musicians from all schools and departments within the university. Featuring works from all genres of the wind band repertoire, this ensemble performs regularly throughout the academic year. Performances are often shared with the Symphonic Band and area public school bands.Participation in the University Band offers MU students an ideal opportunity to remain involved in music performance throughout their college career, despite their busy academic schedules. The University Band is conducted by Dr. Christian M. Noon (

The Wind Ensemble incorporates the finest woodwind, brass and percussion performers on campus. This select ensemble offers one-per-part playing in a flexible setting and performs the highest quality wind band literature. High expectations for individual musicianship and advanced technical attainment make membership in the Wind Ensemble a challenging and rewarding experience. Membership is through competitive auditions held each semester. Recent guests of the Wind Ensemble have include renowned wind band composers John Mackey, Steve Bryant, David Maslanka, Michael Markowski, Ryan George, and Aaron Perrine. The Wind Ensemble has recently toured China, Italy, Austria, and the Czech Republic, and has made several appearances at state, regional, and national music conferences. The Wind Ensemble gives two performances each semester and is conducted by Dr. Brian A. Silvey (

Stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois in the Metro East area of St. Louis, Missouri, the Band of Mid-America has a long history of entertaining the American public and promoting esprit de corps within the military. The unit strives to inspire the hearts and minds of our men and women serving around the world and to tell the Air Force story through the universal language of music. Each year, the Band of Mid-America performs for millions of people throughout a ten-state region: Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Follow the link below to learn more about the Air Force Band of Mid-America:U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America (

Missouri Middle School All-State Band Nomination Timeline and Deadline can be found by following the link below. (

To learn more about the 2027 MU Bands Conducting Symposium, please visit:MU Bands Conducting Symposium | School of Music - School of Music (

New this year, we will have two performing groups: The District Jazz Band and the District Honorable Mention Jazz Band. Conductor/Clinician for the District Jazz Band, Dr. Sam Griffith, Director of Jazz, University of Missouri. Conductor/Clinician for the District Honorable Mention Jazz Band, Joanna Griffith, Coordinator of Community Outreach and Marketing, University of Missouri. Performance at Jesse Auditorium 6pm with the MU Concert Jazz Band.

Held at the Sinquefield Music Center on the MU Campus in Columbia, MO, this festival is open to middle and high school groups. All groups will receive recorded comments and a clinic. Groups may select to receive a rating, and high school groups have the additional option to receive a rating AND sightread (additional $50). The group with the top overall rating, as well as a "Judges' Choice" group, will receive the opportunity to participate in a Command Performance that evening with the MU Concert Jazz Band at the historic Missouri Theatre. 

Details On All-Juniors Honor Band Happening February 14-15, 2027Nominations open in December. Each year, MU Bands hosts the All-Juniors Honor Band, an immersive on-campus experience for talented junior students from across the state of Missouri. For more information, visit music.missouri.edu/all-juniors-honor-band (  About the MU Wind Ensemble The Wind Ensemble incorporates the finest woodwind, brass and percussion performers on campus. This select ensemble offers one-per-part playing in a flexible setting and performs the highest quality wind band literature. High expectations for individual musicianship and advanced technical attainment make membership in the Wind Ensemble a challenging and rewarding experience. Membership is through competitive auditions held each semester. Recent guests of the Wind Ensemble have include renowned wind band composers John Mackey, Steve Bryant, David Maslanka, Michael Markowski, Ryan George, and Aaron Perrine. The Wind Ensemble has recently toured China, Italy, Austria, and the Czech Republic, and has made several appearances at state, regional, and national music conferences. The Wind Ensemble gives two performances each semester and is conducted by Dr. Brian A. Silvey (

The University Band is comprised of outstanding student musicians from all schools and departments within the university. Featuring works from all genres of the wind band repertoire, this ensemble performs regularly throughout the academic year. Performances are often shared with the Symphonic Band and area public school bands.Participation in the University Band offers MU students an ideal opportunity to remain involved in music performance throughout their college career, despite their busy academic schedules. The University Band is conducted by Dr. Christian M. Noon ( Symphonic Band is one of the highest quality performing organizations on campus. It is comprised of accomplished wind and percussion players and performs a traditional repertoire of wind band literature. The Symphonic Band has represented MU with performances at state, regional and national professional music conferences and conventions. The Symphonic Band gives two performances each semester, and is conducted by Dr. Amy M. Knopps (

The World Percussion Ensemble (WPE) began in 1997 as the Latin Percussion Ensemble and expanded as the students' interests in different world music styles increased. It currently consists of Tiger Pans (Caribbean Steel Band), theChiyedzaMbira Ensemble (Zimbabwe), and the West African Ensemble (drumming, dancing, and singing from Ghana). WPE frequently collaborates with specialists in these areas with recent guests includingNaniAgbeli,MusekiwaChingodza,FradreckMujuru, and Tom Miller. The group performs two concerts per year on campus, in addition to a variety of performances in public schools and in the community. In 2018, theChiyedzaMbira Ensemble was selected through competitive application to perform a Showcase Concert at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis with special guestMusekiwaChingodza.  The WPE is directed by Dr. MeganArns.

About MU's Concert Jazz Band: The flagship ensemble of the Jazz Studies Program at the University of Missouri. The group has been featured on stage with the finest jazz musicians in the world, including artists such as Benny Golson, Bobby Shew, Rufus Reid, BobMintzer,TerellStafford, Eric Person, JohnFedchock, MikeMainieri, Dave Pietro, RandyBrecker, LynneArriale, AndyNarell, Matt Wilson, and Maria Schneider. The band has been invited to perform on prestigious collegiate jazz festivals, including Wichita, Elmhurst, Norte Dame, and Addison/North Texas. These performances have resulted in several Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Soloist awards. The band was selected to perform on the Missouri Music Educators Association state convention in 2003 and 2008. The group performs the finest in classic and contemporaryjazz andis committed to the creation and performance of new and original compositions and arrangements.