Instrumental Ensembles

Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is an instrumental ensemble open to any Â鶹ÊÓƵ student by audition, regardless of major. Repertoire is selected to expose performers to a wide range of musical languages as well as a variety of technical, intellectual, and aesthetic challenges. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble performs 3-4 concerts per year.
For information about the Wind Ensemble, please contact the director: Prof. Michael J. Garasi

CRU Spirit Band
The CRU Spirit Band is one of the largest spirit groups on campus, performing at all home football games in the Fall and home men's and women's basketball games in the Spring. CSB is open to any Â鶹ÊÓƵ student, regardless of major, is a zero-credit course, and provides music participation awards!
For information, please contact one of the directors: Prof. Michael J. Garasi or Dr. Jared Hunt

Chamber Music
Beyond the large ensemble opportunities at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we offer a variety of chamber music experiences in brass, woodwind, percussion, and mixed instrumentation. Repertoire selections span from the earliest forms of instrumental music to new works and arrangements from recent years. Â鶹ÊÓƵ chamber musicians have opportunities to perform both on and off campus each semester and often collaborate with local churches and businesses. For more information on chamber music at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, contact Dr. Jared Hunt.
Contact Information
music@umhb.edu • (254) 295-4686
900 College Street, Box 8012 • Belton, TX 76513
Page last updated March 31, 2025