Northwestern State University Choir, Dr. Burt Allen

• NSU Chamber Choir

• Conducted by Dr. Burt Allen, Director of Choral Activities
• Most Highly auditioned of the choral ensembles
• Made up of 26-32 singers
• Have performed across Louisiana and in numerous locations in Texas
• Appear on two Compact Discs Ensemble Spirit and their own separate recording of Christmas carols including the complete series of the Alfred Burt carols, entitled "Caroling, Caroling"
• Solo performance debut in Carnegie Hall, NYC, March 1997
• Tour annually---primarily in Louisiana and Texas
• Perform Fall Concert, Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols in Natchitoches and Alexandria, Tour Concerts, Spring Concert, combine with Concert Choir for major works with NSU Orchestra

Stephen F. Austin Wind Ensemble, Mr. Fred J. Allen

Mr. Allen's education:

M.M. - East Texas State University
B.M.Ed. - Abilene Christian University

The Wind Ensemble is the premier concert band in the School of Music at
Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. This group
nurtures the development of music educators while allowing for their
individual growth as performers in the concert arena. The Wind Ensemble has
performed regularly on tour across the state of Texas and for music
conventions throughout the United States. In total, the Wind Ensemble has
performed eight times for the Texas Music Educators Association Convention
(1973, 1976, 1980, 1986, 1990, 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008) and twice for the
Southwestern Regional Convention of the College Band Directors National
Association (2002, 2006). In addition, the Wind Ensemble performed for the
1991 National Convention of the College Band Directors National Association
in Kansas City. The Wind Ensemble often commissions new works from
outstanding composers and concerts often feature nationally known guest
conductors and soloists. The Wind Ensemble¹s membership is comprised of
both graduate and undergraduate students and includes students from many
different areas of study. Extremely competitive auditions for membership in
the Wind Ensemble are held in late August for the Fall Semester and in
November for the Spring Semester. Typically, the Wind Ensemble performs five
concerts a year on campus, along with several other performance
opportunities off-campus.

North Louisiana Youth Symphony Orchestra

Mark R. Walker - Conductor/Music Director

University of Louisiana at Monroe Wind Ensemble

The Band Program at ULM attracts students from throughout the United States. Band students represent virtually every academic program within the University. Former band members have graduated to become doctors, lawyers, nurses, airline pilots, professional musicians, music educators, classroom officers, television news anchors, and at least one state representative. Band Department ensembles include the Sound of Today marching band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble I, Jazz Ensemble II, and the Sensation from the Reservation basketball pep band. Addtional instrumental ensembles within the School of Music include an orchestra, horn ensemble, flute choir, trombone ensemble, trumpet ensemble, bassoon ensemble, tuba ensemble, percussion ensemble, steel drum ensemble, and African drum ensemble.