The Winthrop University Symphonic Band is comprised of undergraduate music majors, graduate music students, and qualified non-majors.  Formed in 1975, this ensemble has a strong tradition for its performance of significant repertoire written for wind band. In addition, the Symphonic Band fosters an appreciation for a variety of musical styles within the wind band repertoire and seeks to enhance the development of individual performance in the areas of intonation, articulation, technical facility, and balance and blend within an ensemble. The ensemble meets on Monday and Wednesday afternoons in both the winter and spring terms. Membership is determined by audition with the director and the applied teacher early in the school year. The ensemble performs at two scheduled concerts per semester, commencement exercises, and tours regionally every other year. For further information contact Lorrie Crochet (crochetl@winthrop.edu).