Wind Symphony & Night Flyers

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Wind Symphony

The wind symphony is open to all majors at Nazareth University. The ensemble is dedicated to presenting an exciting variety of works from all musical periods, cultures and styles, featuring both core and contemporary repertoire, and new pieces by emerging composers. They perform at least two concerts each semester in Beston Hall, GMPC as well as concerts off campus. Concerts are free and open to the public.  

In addition, this ensemble also frequently tours throughout the region and has been invited to perform for the College Band Directors National Association Eastern Division conference in 2018 and 2022, the New York State Band Directors Association Conference in March 2015 and the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Conference in December of 2013. The Wind Symphony took its first international tour to Ireland in the summer of 2022.

Rehearsal Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.; Fridays 4:00 to 5:00 p.m..

If you are interested or would like more information, fill out this online form or contact Dr. Jared Chase.

Audition Information

Membership is based upon a satisfactory seating audition. Auditions are blind and are open to all Nazareth students. All ensemble members are expected to audition whether or not they have been in the ensemble.

Audition Information 

Please contact the Music Director, Dr. Jared Chase if you have any questions.

 

Wind Studies Cumulative Repertoire
Fall 2025 Night Flyers Ensemble

Night Flyers Campus Community Band  

The Night Flyers Campus Community Band is a full-size concert band made up of music majors, non-music majors, community members, and Nazareth alumni. It is a non-audition ensemble that meets Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 8:45 for rehearsal in the beautiful Beston Hall at Nazareth University. The band presents one engaging performance per semester. This ensemble offers a wonderful opportunity for Nazareth alumni to reconnect with the university community and continue playing in a supportive and welcoming band setting. Although rehearsals take place on weeknights, the ensemble provides a challenging and enjoyable musical experience that appeals to participants seeking to remain active in band at Nazareth with a manageable time commitment. It also offers music majors an excellent opportunity to continue refining their skills on secondary wind or percussion instruments within a rewarding ensemble environment.

Rehearsals are once a week (Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45 PM) in Beston Hall. 

Contact Kevin Weber <kweber0@naz.edu> for information about joining.

Listen

    Wind Symphony and alum Lindsay Bronnenkart, B.M. in Music Education

    Wind Studies Ensembles