Founded in 1929, the William and Mary Wind Symphony is the artistic cornerstone of the William and Mary Band program, presenting the finest in symphonic wind music. Comprised of both music majors and non-music majors, the Wind Symphony brings together talented wind, brass and percussion players to perform wind ensemble and symphonic band music from a repertoire that spans the 16th through the 21st centuries. Membership in the Wind Symphony is open to all students by audition at the beginning of the school year.

Annually, the Wind Symphony plays a number of concerts including performances during Family Weekend, Homecoming, and the holiday season. In addition to these traditional venues, the annual crowd-pleasing Pops Concert features music from movies, video games, or other recent material in a true multimedia experience. In recent years, the Wind Symphony has been on tour to Washington, D.C.; New York City; Boston; and Montreal. The group has also been honored to perform at the inauguration of college president Gene Nichol and the investiture of Chancellor Sandra Day O’Connor.

Above: The 2005-2006 Wind Symphony performs its annual Holiday Concert.