2003 Miracle Yearbook

Brass Choir The Brass Choir consists of20 to 25 brass performers with additional instrumentation added as necessary. The Brass Choir performs several major concerts each year featuring the highest quality brass choir literature. Jazz Band The Jazz Band has 15-20 members selected by audition. The group performs music ranging from the Big Band era of the 30's and 40's through contempo- rary jazz arrangements. The band is active in both campus and off-campus events. Instrumental Groups Orchestra The University Orchestra is composed of50-60 players selected by audition. The group performs challenging, high quality orchestra literature in concerts on campus and periodic off-campus venues. Symphonic Band The Symphonic Band is composed of approximately 90 members selected by audition. Performing quality band literature, the band has appeared before state and national conferences and in concert under the baton of such guest conductors as Jim Curnow,George Strombeck,and George Wilson. Several concerts are presented each year on campus,in churches,and in schools. STUDENT LIFE 201