The Morgantown Community Band (MCB) is a new wind band ensemble of the Community Music Program at West Virginia University.
Membership for the MCB is open to anyone with a passion for wind band music. This includes high school band students, collegiate students, adults and senior citizens throughout the greater-Morgantown community or other counties of the state. The band welcomes intermediate and advanced level players who wish to share and develop their artistic talents in a compassionate atmosphere focused on making music within a growing community. There is no audition for becoming a member of the MCB. The repertoire is carefully chosen to accommodate the ensemble’s need for music with a wide range of styles and difficulty.
Instructor
Learning and Performance Goals
- interpret the language and intentions of conductors
- play in an ensemble at an intermediate to advanced level
- develop fundamental and analytical aural skills
- understand the organization and the craft of wind band repertoire
- implement important wind band etiquette tips
Details and Duration
| Session Length | 12 weeks |
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| Dates | February 1, 2025 |
| Times | Saturdays 1 – 3 p.m. |
| Location | Canady Creative Arts Center Room 2070 |
| Cost | Concert $58 + processing fee |