Texas A&M Wind Symphony

This 55 member ensemble represents the finest wind and percussion players on the TAMU campus. The literature performed ranges from works of the 16th century to the most recent original compositions for full band.

In recent years, this band has performed at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, the National College Band Directors Association Convention, and the American Bandmasters Association Convention. The band also recently performed in Carnegie Hall in New York City.

The Wind Symphony regularly tours throughout the state of Texas during the spring semester. Since 1999, European tours of the band have resulted in concert appearances in Germany, Ireland, Austria, The Czech Republic, and England. The band records regularly each academic year and its series of compact discs recordings are with Mark Recordings of New York. Conductor of the Wind Symphony is Dr. Timothy Rhea.

Music 280, Section 501, M 6:00-8:00 PM, TTh 2:20-3:35 PM, 1 Hour Credit (Counts toward VPA requirement)

Audition Information
Membership in the Texas A&M University Wind Symphony is based on a live audition performed for the conductor of the ensemble. Auditions are by appointment and take place in the E.V. Adams Band Building. Audition material is selected by the student auditioning and should include two contrasting excerpts which exhibit both technical facility and lyrical qualities. Students should prepare approximately two minutes of each style. Percussioinists should select three excerpts, one each on timpani, snare, and keyboards. Sight-reading is also included in the audition process. To schedule an audition contact Mr. Almany at 979-845-3529 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Dr. Rhea at 979-845-3529 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Auditions should take place in the late Spring or early Summer prior to the student's New Student Conference.