Shorter Bands

Marching Hawks

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Symphonic Winds
Jazz Band
Pep Band

Shorter Bands are part of Shorter University’s acclaimed School of Fine and Performing Arts, which offers numerous degrees including a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Education and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music. The Department of Music is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Shorter Bands offer performing opportunities for music majors and non-music majors alike, with scholarship awards available.

Band Day

The Shorter Bands offers a Band Day which allows students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to perform with the Shorter Marching Hawks during a football game.

Honor Band Clinic

We are excited to announce that Shorter University will host our 3rd annual Honor Band Clinic on February 1-2, 2019 on the Shorter University campus. The honor band is open to students in grades 8-12.” needs to be changed to “We are excited to announce that Shorter University will host our 4th annual Honor Band Clinic on January 31-February 1, 2019 on the Shorter University campus. The honor band is open to students in grades 8-12.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Band Day
  Saturday, September 14
  Football Game Vs. University of West Florida
  1:00pm
• Band Extravaganza
  Monday, November 18
  7:00PM
  Winthrop-King Centre
  Featuring the Shorter Symphonic Winds, Shorter Marching Hawks, and special guests the Roman Festival Brass
• Honor Band
  January 31-February 1, 2020
  2:00PM Final Concert in Brookes Chapel
• Shorter Symphonic Winds Spring Concert
  Tuesday, March 31
  7:30PM
  Brookes Chapel

TO JOIN

• Complete the Admissions Application and select “Band” as an extracurricular activity.
• Contact Dr. Warfield about scheduling an audition.
• After being accepted into the Shorter Bands, register for MUA 1800 for one credit hour per term.

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