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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Music Department

Winds, Brass and Percussion

Whether you’re a music major, minor or enthusiast, we have a place for you.

We provide 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, our students are continually interacting with and learning from outstanding musicians and artists. Wind Ensemble French Horns We offer lessons and ensemble opportunities for all flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion players. Discover how your passion for music can be lifelong by joining our family of musicians!

Head of Winds, Brass and Percussion Area

Gabe Southard

Applied Lessons

WoodWinds

Flute/Piccolo – Gabe Southard
Oboe/English Horn – Sarah Southard
Clarinet – Joel Schekman
Bassoon — Hannah Reilly
Saxophone - Jordan VanHemert

Brass

Trumpet – Jonathan Ruffer
French Horn – Greg Basset
Trombone – Adam Graham
Tuba – Adam Graham
Euphonium – Adam Graham

Percussion

Recent Guest Clinicians

Dr. Dana Wilson
Helen Werling
Dr. Jack Stamp

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16 Sep

Academics

Donia Organ: Diane Meredith Belcher

Donia Organ: Diane Meredith Belcher

Date: Monday, September 16
Location: Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts

arts

Custom-Built Organ Is Part of Music Professor’s Lasting Legacy

Posted Jul 25, 2019
by Blogs Administrator

Across his 27 years at Hope, the late Roger E. Davis of the music faculty helped guide the talent of hundreds of organists and vocalists. Starting this fall, he will do so again through the custom instrument that he built for the studio in his 14th Street home, where he used it for rehearsal and … Continue reading Custom-Built Organ Is Part of Music Professor’s Lasting Legacy

Questions about Studying Winds, Brass or Percussion?Contact Dr. Gabe Southard, Head of Winds, Brass, & Percussion

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Miller Center for Musical Arts221 Columbia AvenueHolland, MI 49423

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