The membership is determined by audition at the beginning of each semester. Their repertoire includes a broad variety of literature from traditional and contemporary genres. The Concert and Symphonic Band perform twice each semester, sharing their first concert. The personnel in these ensembles consist primarily of music majors, although exceptionally talented non-majors have earned placement as well. The Crane Concert Band and Symphonic Band are co-equal wind & percussion ensembles at the Crane School of Music.
William LakeĬonductor, Crane Symphony Band: Dr. Audition material and times may be obtained by consulting the studio teacher of your instrument.Ĭonductor, Crane Concert Band: Dr. Recent off-campus performances include concerts at the NYSSMA Winter Conference and at the NYSBDA Winter Symposium. The CWE performs at least three performances in the fall and two in the spring. In 2014, the CWE released the CD Adirondack Songs. Recent premieres include works by Kristin Custer, Roshanne Etezady, Joel Puckett, Steven Bryant, David Heinick (Crane School faculty member), James Mobberley, Christopher Theofanidis, and Crane School faculty member Gregory Wanamaker. The CWE is also committed to performing music of our time and is active in working with composers in the commissioning of new works to support this goal. This group is dedicated to the performance of the finest wind repertoire, regardless of period or disposition of instrumental forces.
The CWE performs as a full wind band and also in smaller chamber groups with varied instrumentation. The Crane Wind Ensemble (CWE) comprises 58 of the most outstanding wind and percussion majors in The Crane School of Music.