Concert
Ensembles
The LSU Department of Bands supports three distinguished concert ensembles catering to all musical skill levels, each with a unique mission and direction.
Each ensemble presents one to three concert performances each semester. Membership in each group is by audition only. However, auditions are open to ALL majors at LSU. Explore this page to learn more about each ensemble, their upcoming performances, and the audition process.
Ensembles
The LSU Wind Ensemble is the premier concert organization of the LSU Department of Bands and is comprised of select wind, brass, and percussion students at LSU.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WIND ENSEMBLE
2024 - 2025 Performances
Unless otherwise noted below, all performances are held in the LSU Union Theater and start at 7:30 p.m. CST.
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September 27, 2024
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October 11, 2024
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November 26, 2024
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February 25, 2025
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March 8, 2025
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April 29, 2025
The LSU Symphonic Winds is an ensemble comprised of select undergraduate and graduate music majors in the School of Music, as well as qualified musicians from other academic disciplines.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SYMPHONIC WINDS
2024 - 2025 Performances
Unless otherwise noted below, all performances are held in the LSU Union Theater and start at 7:30 p.m. CST.
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October 10, 2024
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November 21, 2025
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March 6, 2025
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April 23, 2025
The LSU Symphonic Band is the largest concert organization in the Department of Bands and is comprised of musicians from academic disciplines across the entire university, as well as music majors looking to refine their skills on secondary instruments.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SYMPHONIC BAND
2024 - 2025 Performances
Unless otherwise noted below, all performances are held in the LSU Union Theater and start at 7:30 p.m. CST.
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November 19, 2024
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March 11, 2025
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April 22, 2025
Additional performance opportunities for wind and percussion players are available in the LSU Symphony Orchestra and LSU Jazz Studies area. Visit the LSU School of Music website to learn more.
Auditions
Wind and percussion students interested in participating in concert ensembles at LSU audition during specified time blocks at the start of each semester. Evening make-up opportunities are offered for students with class conflicts during the day. Learn more about the process and download audition excerpts on the LSU School of Music website by following the link below.
Upcoming Department Performances
Looking for more events? Browse the full Department of Bands calendar here.