Wind Ensemble
The Ouachita Wind Ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of outstanding wind and percussion literature. Since it’s beginning in the late 90’s the 40+ member ensemble has performed at state, regional and national meetings; toured throughout the United States and Europe; and recorded numerous CDs.
PERFORMANCES
Ouachita Wind Ensemble has performed for the Christian Instrumental Directors National meeting, the Arkansas Music Educators Association state meeting, the national convention of the Association of Concert Bands, and the international meeting of the International Mission Board.
The Ouachita Wind Ensemble performs in regional tours ever year and every three to four years performs in international tours (1996 – Hawaii; 2000 – Italy, German, Austria, and the Czech Republic; 2004 – Austria and Germany; 2007 – Spain and Portugal).
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Ouachita Wind Ensemble is open to all wind and percussion performers of Ouachita Baptist University through an audition. The ensemble is auditioned each semester. Fall auditions are held the week of registration. Spring auditions are held in November before the Spring semester. The Ouachita Wind Ensemble rehearses on Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 in the Fall and Monday and Wednesday 4:00-6:00 in the Spring. Members of the Wind Ensemble receive one-half hour of academic credit.
For more information about the Ouachita Wind Ensemble please contact Dr. Craig Hamilton.
RECORDINGS
In 1998 the Ouachita Wind Ensemble began a recording project with Mark Custom Recording. www.markcustom.com The project features band and wind ensemble literature which uses hymn tunes or has a sacred connotation. Recordings are available by contacting the band office at (870) 245-5137 or hamiltonc@obu.edu. Please click the titles below for more information.
