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Wind & Percussion
| The Wind/Percussion area serves a large number of students at Hope College. Many
areas of study for majors and non-majors exist, along with many ensemble
opportunities including Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, orchestras, jazz ensembles,
chamber ensembles, flute choir, brass ensemble, woodwind quintet, saxophone quartet, and percussion ensemble. Ensembles
such as the flute choir, brass ensemble and others frequently perform for Vespers and other special
concerts.The area is committed to providing a quality, educational experience that includes
exposure to exceptional guest artists. Through the Great Performance Series,
guest soloists performing with Hope ensembles, and guest recitalists, Hope
students are continually exposed to and learn from some outstanding guest
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| Faculty |
| Gabe Southard*, Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Bands, Flute |
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| Adam Briggs, Instructor of Music, Saxophone |
| John Clapp, Instructor of Music, Bassoon |
| Erich Peterson, Instructor of Music, French Horn |
| Pamela Smitter, Instructor of Music, Trumpet |
| Joel Schekman, Instructor of Music, Clarinet |
| Greg Secor, Instructor of Music, Percussion |
| Julie Sooy, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music, Flute |
| Sarah Southard, Instructor of Music, Oboe |
| Paul Wesselink, Instructor of Music, Trombone/Tuba |
* Head of the Wind & Percussion Area
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Previous
guests include:
- Barrick Stees, Associate Principal
Bassoon, The Cleveland Orchestra
- John Daniel, Professor of Trumpet, Lawrence Conservatory
of Music
- David Jackson, Professor of Trombone,
The University of Michigan
- Thomas Bacon, Hornist
- Center City Brass Ensemble
- Kalamazoo Symphony Woodwind Quintet
- Lincoln Center Chamber Players
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Students
who wish to study a wind/percussion instrument must obtain approval from
the instructor. Please see the degree pages for detailed description of semester
performance and jury requirements. Many instruments are available for check
out for students who do not own their own instrument.
For more information on the Wind & Percussion Area, please contact Dr. Gabe Southard
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