SHERMAN, TEXAS—The Austin College Concert Band is seeking qualified musicians from the community to audition for performance, with openings in most sections of the band. The Concert Band director, Robert Archer, Austin College adjunct instructor in music, explained that the group is a full concert band, doubling many parts. Archer said the large ensemble is dedicated to reading and performing traditional and contemporary band literature.  

The band, now in its eighth season, is a joint effort of Austin College and community musicians. Band members include Austin College students — music majors and non-music majors, Austin College faculty, area high school band directors, and community members who enjoy playing music. 

The band will meet for its first rehearsal of the fall on Wednesday, Sept.8, at 7 p.m. in the rehearsal room of Craig Hall on the Austin College campus, and regular rehearsals will continue each Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in Craig Hall The band’s fall concert will be presented November 17at 7:30 p.m. in Wynne Chapel. 

Individuals seeking information about the ensemble or wishing to participate should contact Archer at barcher@austincollege.edu or call the Department of Music at 903. 813.2251. 

Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name, the college is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges that Change Lives.