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The 51Ç鱨վ Wind Ensemble​ is a premiere concert ensemble in the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music comprised of the finest wind and percussion musicians at the university. The Wind Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble that performs both traditional concert band literature and new works just entering the repertoire. The ensemble engages in multiple concert performances both on and off-campus each semester, which include tours, conference performances, and educational outreach programs.
The 51Ç鱨վ Wind Ensemble rehearses Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:00pm-3:25pm. Membership in the 51Ç鱨վ Wind Ensemble is open to all students regardless of major pending a successful audition. For more information about how to get involved with 51Ç鱨վ Bands,Ìýcontact Dr. Tyler Austin, 51Ç鱨վ Director of Bands.
The 51Ç鱨վ Wind Ensemble is led by Dr. Tyler Austin, Director of Bands. Dr. Austin oversees the 51Ç鱨վ Bands Department, a robust program which includes multiple concert ensembles, Monarch Athletic Bands, and the graduate wind conducting studio. Dr. Austin is an experienced conductor, bassoonist, and educator who maintains an international profile of guest appearances. Dr. Austin is the Founding Artistic Director and Conductor ofÌý.
Flute
Megan Carpenter
Rachel Feit (Piccolo)
Andrew Harris
Tyler Geist
Evie McCusker
Emily Smith* (Piccolo)
Oboe
Emma Gardner*
Bassoon
Christopher Simmons*
Clarinet
Claire Bassett
Ashley Bryant
Rain Cooke*
Ebonie Chamberlain
Talia Gains
Julian Harris (E-flat)
Shurermain Lewis
Phoebe Neel
Connor Robinson
Samuel Sheehan
Bass Clarinet
Sydney Kneipp
Alto Saxophone
Valerio Federici* (Soprano)
Armin Tabibi
Cooper Kauffman
Tenor Saxophone
Kristian Quilon
Baritone Saxophone
Carson Guild
Trumpet
Evan Chown
Kerah Howeth
Cody LeRoy
Dylan Miller
Zachary Richardson*
Gerret Smith
Horn
Julia Campbell
Jordan DiCaprio*
David Guilfoyle
Trombone
Sarah Dodge*
Patrick Lawson
Katie McCaffrey
Seth Shank
Euphonium
Max Belote
Joey Mock*
Tuba
Nick Hathaway*
Phillip Kerley
Aiden Miller
William Quinn
String Bass
Jack Moreno*
Piano
Ashley Frye*
Percussion
Kayden Brickhouse
Ethan Cagle*
Alex Hintz
Camden Johnston
Daniel Messner
Ayden Noteboom
Matthew Sheehy
Daniel Slader
Caleb Spencer
Michael Walker
Players listed alphabetically
* Principal
2024-2025 Concert Season Schedule Coming Soon!
All performances are held at the 51Ç鱨վ University Theatre, 47th St. & Hampton Blvd., Norfolk unless otherwise noted.
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