Wind Symphony

The Wind Symphony (MUSE 420) is Marshall University’s premier concert ensemble for wind and percussion students. Conducted by Dr. Phil Vallejo, this select ensemble is open to students of any major from throughout the university by audition and provides the opportunity to perform literature from the traditional and contemporary repertory.  Performers in this ensemble are held to high performance expectations and, as a result, are rewarded with an excellent musical experience.

The Wind Symphony performs numerous concerts during the school year, including the Marshall University Festival Band Weekend, which is sponsored by the band program.  In March, 2025, the Wind Symphony traveled to California to perform as the featured ensemble at the Dr. Lawrence R. Sutherland Wind Festival Gala Concert. In addition, they performed at La Sierra University and Long Beach State University.

Previous concerts can be found on our School of Music YouTube Channel.

Course Information:
MUSE 420
Offered fall and spring semesters

Support the Marching Thunder

2024-25 Wind Band Concert Series

October 8th – Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony

October 14th – Hispanic Heritage Celebration Concert (@ the Playhouse)

November 21st – Wind Symphony

December 5th – Symphonic Band

February 19th – Wind Symphony (HSHB)

February 20th – Symphonic Band (HSHB)

April 30th – Wind Symphony

May 1st – Symphonic Band

All concerts can be found on our YouTube Channel here.

All concerts start at 7:30 unless otherwise noted.

The Latest

Marching Thunder Events

Fall 2024 Performance Schedule
Next season’s game and performance schedule will be determined in the spring. Please stay tuned.

August
31st – Home vs. Stoney Brook (Band Day)

September
7th – Away game vs. VT
28th – Home vs. W. Michigan

October
5th – Home vs. App State (Homecoming)
17th (Thurs) – Home vs. GA St.
26th – Tri-State Marching Championships

November
2nd – Home vs. ULM
16th – Home vs. CCU

December
7th – Possible SBC Championships
Possible Post-season Bowl Game