Perform at the highest level of winds: you'll do that here!
At Southeast, you perform in the Wind Symphony playing the most exciting and challenging music in the wind band world. You'll bring classic masterworks to life and premiere brand-new pieces that push boundaries. Membership requires an audition each semester - we're looking for dedicated musicians like you!
The Wind Symphony
The Wind Symphony presents two major concerts each semester in the beautiful Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall. You'll help host the annual Robert Gifford Band Festival, bringing hundreds of high school musicians to campus. As a member, you'll tour the region, premiere new works by celebrated composers, and deliver standout performances at the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference and the College Band Directors National Association Conferences.
Chamber Winds Ensemble
Our Chamber Winds ensemble showcases the finest wind and percussion musicians at the university. You'll explore an expansive range of literature for small groups - from quartets to mixed ensembles of 12 to 15 players. Admission requires an audition and is open to Wind Symphony members.
Wind Symphony Auditions
Auditions for the Wind Symphony happen the Sunday before each semester starts. All Southeast students can audition - whether you're studying music or not! The Wind Symphony rehearses Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30 to 2:50 p.m.
If you have any questions, please email Dr. Jim Daughters, Director of Bands, jdaughters@semo.edu
Wind Symphony Calendar
The Southeast Wind Symphony presents two performances each semester in the beautiful Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
Wind Symphony
Southeast Department of Music Ensembles
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701