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<span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Kent State University is home to three vibrant concert bands—the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and University Band—all of which welcome community participation. High school
students are also eligible to join through the College Credit Plus (CCP) Program.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wind Ensemble- The Wind Ensemble is Kent State’s premier auditioned wind band, composed of the university’s top wind and percussion musicians. The ensemble includes both
undergraduate and graduate music majors, as well as talented non-majors. Under the direction of Dr. Benjamin Lorenzo, the group performs advanced traditional and contemporary repertoire.</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:10–3:05 PM, and select Fridays, 1:10–2:20 PM</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Location: Band Educational Facility</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Fall 2025 Auditions: August 18–20</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Audition info and excerpts:
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<span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Symphony Band-Also an auditioned ensemble, the Symphony Band includes student musicians from across campus who demonstrate high levels of musicianship and dedication. Conducted
by Dr. Darin Olson, the band explores a wide range of repertoire from various periods and styles.</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:20–5:15 PM</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">University Band (Communiversity Band)- The University Band is open to all university students and community members—no audition required! This ensemble is perfect for those
who wish to continue playing and enjoy performing standard band literature in a relaxed, supportive setting. The group is led by Dr. Benjamin Lorenzo.</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Rehearsals: Tuesday evenings, 7:00–9:15 PM</span></p>
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<a href="https://www.kent.edu/music/communiversityband" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
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<p class="p1" style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• First Fall 2025 Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 19</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Registration Deadlines:</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• For community volunteers: mid-to-late September</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• For enrolled students: based on university course registration deadlines</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please share with anyone you know may be interested. We hope you’ll consider joining us for an exciting season of music-making at Kent State!</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Warm regards,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Ben Lorenzo</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif; color: rgb(24, 55, 106);"><b>Benjamin Lorenzo (D.M.A.)</b></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(24, 55, 106); line-height: 1.5;"><b> </b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(24, 55, 106); line-height: 1.5;">Director of Bands, Associate Professor of Music </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(24, 55, 106); line-height: 1.5;">Glauser School of Music </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(24, 55, 106); line-height: 1.5;">Kent State University</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(24, 55, 106); line-height: 1.5;">Kent, OH 44242</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(24, 55, 106); line-height: 1.5;">(330) 672-9236</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(24, 55, 106); line-height: 1.5;">@kentstatebands</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(24, 55, 106); line-height: 1.5;"><b><a href="http://www.kent.edu/bands" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">www.kent.edu/bands</a></b></span></p>
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