The Alabama Symphonic Band is one of four wind bands housed within the University of Alabama School of Music. The Alabama Symphonic Band performs four concerts each year, in addition to performing at the annual Alabama Honor Band Festival each February. The ensemble has been invited to perform at prestigious events such as the College Band Directors National Association Convention, the Southern Division of the Music Educators’ National Conference and the Alabama Music Educators Association State Conference. Membership of the ensemble is selected by audition in the fall of each year. The band performs a varied repertoire of literature ranging from the most cutting edge new literature to the cornerstone classics of the wind band repertoire. The ensemble rehearses two days each week. All concerts are open to the public, free of charge and begin at 7:30 PM (unless otherwise announced). CLICK HERE to view the concerts live online (UA SOM YouTube Channel).
2019-2020 Symphonic Band Repertoire
Thursday, October 10, 2019, 7:30 PM
Professor Randall O. Coleman, Conductor
Joey Glaeser, Doctoral Conducting Associate
Monday, November 25, 2019, 7:30 PM
Professor Randall O. Coleman, Conductor
Rebecca Cichy, Doctoral Conducting Associate
Dr. Diane Boyd-Schultz, flute soloist
Arrival Platform Humlet: Percy Grainger/Don Patterson
Handel in the Strand: Percy Grainger/Thomas Rohrer
Saturday, February 1, 2020 – 34th Annual Honor Band Festival
Professor Randall O. Coleman, Conductor
Thursday, February 20, 2020 – College Band Directors National Association Convention
Professor Randall O. Coleman, Conductor
Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 7:30 PM
Professor Randall O. Coleman, Conductor