Ensembles
The Pride of Dixie Marching Band
The Pride Of Dixie Marching Band is a popular attraction at home football games as well as marching band events throughout the region. This 190-member unit is renowned for its intricate, innovative, and entertaining field performances. Included within the POD are the UNA Majorettes, Lionettes dance-line, and Color Guard. Members of these units receive an academic credit and a band scholarship award as well. Dr. Lloyd Jones and Mr. Lain Moyer direct the marching band.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band includes 125 student musicians and is a popular attraction at the annual spring concert each year. This band performs transcriptions, patriotic selections, and popular contemporary band literature. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Dr. Lloyd Jones, Director of Bands, and Mr. Iain Moyer, Assistant Director.
Jazz Combo
The UNA Jazz Combo is selected from within the band program. This 8-9 member ensemble includes piano, guitar, bass, drum-set, trumpet, trombone, alto sax, tenor sax, and a vocalist. The group performs for campus receptions, recruitment events, civic functions, and various ceremonies. Members receive an extra stipend in addition to their regular Band Scholarship Award. Dr. Jones & Mr. Moyer oversee the rehearsing and scheduling of the UNA Jazz Combo.
Percussion Ensemble
The UNA Percussion Ensemble is conducted by Iain Moyer, Assistant Director of Bands & Instructor of Percussion. Student percussionists perform a wide variety of traditional and contemporary literature in small and large ensemble settings. Students receive class credit for participation in the percussion ensemble.
The UNA Pep Band
The UNA Pep Band performs at all men’s and women’s home basketball games. This energetic and entertaining ensemble provides spirited music for the enjoyment of spectators and athletes. Members are chosen from within the band program and are awarded an extra stipend in addition to their regular band scholarship award.
Studio Jazz Band
The Studio Jazz Band is a multifaceted organization. It consists of a traditional Swing Band instrumentation augmented by adding 4 flutes, 5 clarinets, 4 French horns, mallet percussion, and a tuba. The result is an ensemble which is able to explore many more timbres and musical style than the traditional Swing Band. Also, students performing on non-tradition jazz instruments are given the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to play jazz - the American art form. Membership is gained through audition.
Wind Symphony
The UNA Wind Symphony, with approximately 65 members, is the flagship of the University Band program. This auditioned group of students performs both contemporary and traditional wind band/ensemble literature. The Wind Symphony is conducted by Dr. Lloyd Jones, Director of Bands.
