2016 - 2017 Repertoire
If you have experience on a wind instrument, we hope you will consider performing in one of our fine ensembles. The Radford University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. Wayne Gallops, provide music majors and non-majors with wonderful performance opportunities throughout the academic year. Each year the Bands prepare 6-8 on-campus concerts. The Douglas and Bea Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts serves as home to the Radford University Bands, featuring rehearsal halls and a state of the art performance space.
Placement in the Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band is by informal audition during the first week of classes.
The Chamber Wind Ensembles also perform in concert at various university venues and tour throughout the region.
Wind Ensemble
The University Wind Ensemble is conducted by Dr. Wayne Gallops and is comprised of the finest wind and percussion players on campus. The wind ensemble programs substantial band works and transcriptions. Membership is through audition. MUSC 310 (1): Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3-4:10 p.m.
Support the Wind Ensemble’s Trip to Ireland! Our Wind Ensemble is traveling to Ireland March 6-13, 2016 for a unique study and performance abroad opportunity. Click here to learn more and to make a donation today to support this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Symphonic Band
Membership in the Symphonic Band is through informal audition. Any music major or non-major may seek a position in this fine ensemble. The symphonic band is under the direction of Dr. Gallops and his graduate assistants. Concerts are scheduled periodically each semester. MUSC 310 (2): Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:10 to 5 p.m.
Pep Band
Radford students enjoy encouraging our Division I Big South athletic teams through participation in the pep band. The pep band performs for a number of home games and some postseason tournaments. Volunteer positions in the pep band are open to all Radford University students. Contact Dr. Dayl Burnett (Director of Pep Band) for more information.
Chamber Wind Ensembles
Music majors are assigned to various chamber wind ensembles that meet and perform in conjunction with wind ensemble rehearsals and performances.
Band Staff
Dr. Wayne Gallops – Director of University Bands
Josh Turner – Graduate Conducting Assistant
Kayla Short – Library Equipment
Stephen Marion – Personnel/Equipment
Christie Simmons – Equipment/Library
RU Bands 2016 – 2017 Season
These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things!
Wednesday - October 5, 2016
Radford University Wind Symphony
Dr. R. Wayne Gallops, conductor
“MARCH” from the First Suite in Eb | Gustav Holst |
Russian Christmas Music | Alfred Reed |
On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss | David Holsinger |
Irish Tune from County Derry & Shepherds Hey | Percy Grainger |
“MASS” from La Fiesta Mexicana | Owen Reed |
The Black Horse Troop | J. P. Sousa |
“FINALE” from Pineapple Poll | Arthur Sullivan |
Student Conductor Concert
Wednesday - November 16, 2016
University Symphonic Band
Selections TBA
University Wind Ensemble – Chamber Winds
Wednesday - December 7, 2016
Dr. R. Wayne Gallops, conductor
L’Inglesina | Davide Delle Cese |
Suite of Old American Dances | Robert Russell Bennett |
The Promise of Living from “Tender Land” | Aaron Copland |
Canzona | Peter Mennin |
Tri-State Chamber Winds Festival
Friday - March 24, 2017
Dr. R. Wayne Gallops, conductor
Josh Turner, graduate conducting assistant
RU Wind Concerto Winner TBA
Symphonic Band
Ghost Train | Eric Whitacre |
Humoresque | George Gershwin |
Orpheus in the Underworld | Jacques Offenbach |
Bandology March | Eric Osterling |
Wind Ensemble
RU Wind Concerto Winner | TBA |
Sym. No. IV “Bookmarks from Japan” | Julie Giroux |
“Make Our Garden Grow” from Candide | Leonard Bernstein |
Wind Symphony
Armenian Dances Part I | Alfred Reed |
University Symphonic Band
Wednesday - April 19, 2017
Dr. R. Wayne Gallops, conductor
Josh Turner, graduate conducting assistant
Guest Ensemble – Pulaski High School Band – Matt Shrewsberry, director
Selections TBA
University Wind Ensemble And Chamber Winds
Wednesday - April 26, 1017
Dr. R. Wayne Gallops, conductor
Dr. Dayl Burnett, trombone
Prof. Jeff Kresge, trumpet
Konigsmarch | Richard Strauss |
Fandango for Trumpet – Trombone and Wind Ensemble | Joseph Turrin |
Colas Breugnon Overture | Dimitri Kabaleski |
Symphony No. 2 | Frank Ticheli |
Wait of the World from “Stormworks” | Stephen Melillo |