Winds Studies Program

Percussion section in band

Wind Studies

The Wind Studies program at Gustavus is a dynamic and creative program centered on the core ideals of the liberal arts. The Wind Studies program features a wind variety of ensembles with varying levels of time commitment and styles of repertoire. Our two large ensembles are the storied Gustavus Wind Orchestra, a flexible wind ensemble, and the Gustavus Wind Symphony, a traditional large symphonic wind ensemble.

The ensembles are open to all students of all majors, if you love band and chamber music, we have a place for you to create a musical home in our Wind Studies program. We welcome you!

Harp in band

Gustavus Wind Orchestra

The Gustavus Wind Orchestra is the touring wind ensemble of the Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College. The ensemble is open to students in all majors who are eager to be surrounded by dedicated musicians performing interesting and challenging repertoire.

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Gustavus Wind Symphony

The Gustavus Wind Symphony is a large traditional-style symphonic band. GWS performs multiple concerts on campus each year two favorites being Winds of Christmas and Family Weekend. The ensemble performs the highest quality traditional and contemporary artistic repertoire for concert band and has a rehearsal schedule designed to accommodate students from all majors/minors on campus.

Winds of Christmas band

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