Department of Winds & Percussion

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The Department of Winds and Percussion offers outstanding training to talented players of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Students receive thorough preparation for careers as soloists, chamber musicians, band and orchestra instrumentalists, and teachers.

The Department's exceptional range and depth of programs provide the specialization and breadth of training to meet individual needs and the demands of today's music professions. At Michigan, private study with a major artist-teacher and intensive performance experience are the foundations for developing professional instrumentalists. Students give many public performances in orchestras, bands, and smaller ensembles under the direction of eminent faculty and guest conductors.

faculty

Adam Unsworth (Chair, horn)

Kwasi Ampene

Chad Burrow (clarinet)

William Campbell (trumpet)
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Daniel Gilbert (clarinet)

Joseph Gramley (percussion)
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David Lee Jackson (trombone)
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Fritz A. Kaenzig (tuba & euphonium)
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Nancy Ambrose King (oboe)

Jeffrey Lyman (bassoon)
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Jonathan Ovalle (percussion)
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Amy Porter (flute)
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Donald Sinta (saxophone)

news

Sinta Quartet (l. to r.): Zach Stern, Danny Hawthorne-Foss, Dan Graser, Joe Girard

Sinta Quartet Wins Grand Prize at Coleman Music Competition

The Donald Sinta Quartet won the Grand Prize at the acclaimed Coleman Chamber Ensemble Competition, only the second time a saxophone group has achieved the top honor in the 67-year history of the competition. more

Fritz Kaenzig Named Arthur F. Thurnau Professor

Fritz A. Kaenzig, professor of tuba and euphonium, has been honored for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education as a recipient of this year's Arthur F. Thurnau professorship. more

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Winners of Annual Concerto Competition Announced

Following two days of intense competition at Hill Auditorium, the winners of the annual School of Music, Theatre & Dance Concerto Competition have been announced. more

events

SMTD calendar

Student Recital: Kellen Degnan, cello; Micah Candiotti-Pacheco, clarinet and Monika Miodragovic, piano

Wednesday, June 19 - 8:00pm
Stearns Building, Cady Room
Free - no tickets required
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John Leahy, euphonium, and the Symphony Band

"No other school within the university...give[s] you such a sense of community or belonging. We are constantly interacting with each other, bettering each other as we better ourselves...that 'relentless pursuit of excellence' we all desire and strive to achieve."

Scott Copeland, BM Trumpet Performance 2009

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Department of Winds & Percussion

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