University of Missouri Bands

University Band, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band will be performing next week in the Missouri Theatre with special guest ensembles! Our students will also be working with guest composer-in-residence, James M. David.

4.21 | 7PM - University Band and West Middle School Viking Concert Band

4.24 | 7PM - University of Missouri Wind Ensemble and Blue Springs Wind Symphony

4.26 | 3PM - Symphonic Band and Waynesville High School Wind Ensemble

If you are an alumnus or supporter of the University of Missouri School of Music, we would love to see you if you are attending the Midwest Clinic in Chicago!

Please stop by for some refreshments and mingle with current faculty, staff, and alumni.

We want to show immense gratitude and appreciation to the members of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma! 🎶 These two organizations spend countless hours supporting the School of Music, setting up fundraisers, meeting up with other chapters, and much, much more. Thank you for all that you do, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma! 🎼

The University of Missouri Bands has three graduate teaching assistantships available for students interested in pursuing graduate studies (e.g., MM or PhD in Music Education, MM in Wind Conducting) starting in the Fall of 2026.

Two assistantships involve assisting with undergraduate music education techniques courses such as Basic Conducting, Rehearsal Clinic, and Instrumental Methods, working with Marching Mizzou and other athletic bands, and concert band conducting opportunities with three separate ensembles. The other assistantship includes some of these duties along with assisting in the tuba and euphonium studio. Teaching assistantships range from a quarter-time to half-time appointment (10-20 hrs per week) with an anticipated stipend of $8,910 - $19,600. This amount is paid over the nine months of the academic year.

In addition, tuition for coursework required for the degree is waived during the appointment period. This waiver covers both Missouri residents and non-residents at all levels. Half-time assistantships (0.5 FTE) also come with full health insurance coverage, and 0.25 FTE appointments come with a 50% allowance for health insurance.

A bachelor’s degree in music and admission to the MU Graduate School is required. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Applicants must audition/interview on campus. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until these positions are offered and filled. The priority deadline is December 1, 2025.
Interested candidates may find more information on our website at https://music.missouri.edu/grad or by contacting me at [email protected].

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Join us at 7pm in the Missouri Theatre for the University Band and Symphonic Band concert! 🎶 You won’t want to miss these amazing wind band performances 🎺

Tickets are $5 to the public and the MU community gets in free with an ID.

We are only two days away from the Wind Ensemble concert happening this Monday, October 6th at 7pm in the Missouri Theatre🪉

Tickets are $5 to the public and free to the MU community with an ID. Join us that evening for a night of musicality and varied wind ensemble literature 🎶

Our concert bands are hard at work in rehearsals preparing repertoire for their upcoming concerts 🎶

University Band - Dr. Noon
Symphonic Band - Dr. Knopps
Wind Ensemble - Dr. Silvey

The University of Missouri Bands is excited to announce our Fourth Annual Conducting Symposium on Saturday, February 7, 2026. We are delighted to welcome the nationally-recognized Director of Bands from Wichita State University, Dr. Timothy Shade, as our featured clinician. There are spots for 10 conducting participants (who will conduct our Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble), and an unlimited number of observers. For additional information, including how and when you can register, please use the QR code included on the flyer. We look forward to an exciting day of musical growth at Mizzou!

Please join us in giving a big Tiger welcome to Band and Marching Mizzou Drumline GTA Austin Eldridge!

Austin (they/he) is originally from St. Louis, but grew up in Knoxville, TN. From there, they earned a Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Tennessee Tech University in December 2024. At TTU, Austin studied percussion and played in the concert ensembles, marching band, new music ensemble, the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, and the Trouvères Jazz Ensemble.

Austin has been performing music since 2020, taking gigs across Tennessee from Knoxville to Nashville. They have played in musicals, theatre performances, marching events, parades, orchestras, and church choirs. In addition, Austin just finished his second season of WGI with Music City Mystique on snare drum.

Welcome to the Zou, Austin!

A shoutout to another Mizzou Bands Graduate Teaching Assistant who will be joining us in Fall 2025, Andrew Friesen!

Originally from Kirkwood, Missouri, Mr. Friesen earned his Bachelor’s in Instrumental Music Education from Missouri State University in December 2021. While at MSU, Mr. Friesen studied trumpet and performed in concert ensembles such as the University Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. He also performed in university big bands, combos, and a variety of athletic bands.

Mr. Friesen began his teaching career at Charleston Jr/Sr High School in Charleston, Missouri. He taught grade 7-12 band, choir, and general music classes for two years, while also building an after-school band program that greatly improved student enrollment and engagement. He just finished his first year of a master's degree in music education at Mizzou.

Excited to have you on the team, Andrew! Go Tigers!