Wind Ensemble at Colorado State

The Colorado State University Wind Ensemble, a select group of about 60 members, was founded in 1971 and has performed many concerts on campus and throughout the state. Using the minimum number of players to a part challenges the performers, assists them in developing an individual orchestral concept, and aids in performances of music with the clarity and authenticity that the composer envisioned. Since the ensemble primarily confines the repertoire to original music for winds and percussion, much of the literature is contemporary; however, the basic philosophy is to explore the widest variety of music for the medium that is of the highest quality - regardless of style - from Mozart to Sousa. At Colorado State, the Wind Ensemble is an integral, but complementary, part of the ensembles program and works closely with orchestras, bands, and choirs for the musical development of the students involved.