The Georgia State University Bands provide a comprehensive wind band program to the University community. Over two hundred students participate in our six performing ensembles making the band program one of the most visible groups on campus.
Ensembles
Our performing ensembles, each of which is open to any Georgia State student by audition, include:
- Symphonic Wind Ensemble
- Wind Orchestra
- Chamber Winds
- University Band
- Panther Basketball Band
- Marching Band
Faculty, Staff & Graduate Assistants
Robert J. Ambrose, Director of Bands
Chester B. Phillips, Associate Director of Bands
Thomas McConnell, Associate to the Directors
Megan Smith, Graduate Assistant
Russ Thompson, Graduate Assistant
Catherine Hofius, Graduate Assistant
Steven Keith, Graduate Assistant
Scholarships
Marching Band Scholarships - Competitive scholarships are available for all sections of the marching band. Interested students should contact Dr. Chester Phillips, Associate Director of Bands for more information. Click here for other School of Music Scholarships
Camps & Clinics
- All State Preparation Clinic
- Georgia Bands of Distinction Honor Clinic
- Student Leadership Institute
- Marching Band Day
Wind Conducting
Students interested in the Master of Music in Wind Band Conducting degree program may view the program description [PDF] for audition information and degree requirements.
Conducting Symposium
The 5th Annual Georgia State University/University of Georgia conducting Symposium "Inspiring Musicianship: The Conductor's Art" will be held on the University of Georgia campus on April 6 and 7, 2012. Created in 2007 by Robert J. Ambrose this workshop provides wind conductors of all levels with a positive environment in which to expand their musicianship. For more information please visit the University of Georgia Bands website at bands.music.uga.edu.
Fall 2012 Pool Audition Repertoire
Please click on the link for your instrument below. In addition to these excerpts, you will be asked to (1) play 3 major scales of the adjudicator’s choice (tempo and style are your choice), (2) play a chromatic scale through the practical range of your instrument, and (3) sightread. If you have any questions, e-mail Dr. Ambrose at robertambrose@gsu.edu.
