Course number: MUSC 1639-4639
Credit: 1 credit, full year
Rehearsal time: Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: MYB Conservatory Room 004 [Band Room]
Director: Prof. James Kalyn (Fall), Prof. Greg Burton (Winter)
First Rehearsal: Monday September 13, 2026 at 6 pm.
The Mount Allison Symphonic Band performs a wide variety of challenging works from the wonderful repertoire for full band, and also includes works from the long tradition of large chamber and serenade literature. Participation is encouraged from any Mount Allison student, and from community members who demonstrate a high level of musicianship and commitment. Symphonic Band is a great way to continue the use and refinement of your musical and intellectual skills in an upbeat atmosphere that brings together people from many disciplines in the spirit of liberal arts and the pursuit of excellence. In addition to public concerts, the course will include other activities like combined ensemble recordings and student-led analytical listening projects.
Performances
2026/27
THURSDAY, OCT 8, 2026 – Pops Matinée Concert. Convocation Hall, 10:30 a.m.
FRIDAY, OCT 9, 2026 – Pops Concert. Convocation Hall, 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DEC 2 – Mount Allison Symphonic Band. Con Hall, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, Apr 2, 2027 – Mount Allison Symphonic Band. Convocation Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Auditions Fall 2026
Audition Sign-Up
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Note that in order to access files you will have to sign in with your Mount Allison Microsoft 365 account.
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Sign up for an audition time using the online sign-up sheet (2026).
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For questions or late auditions please contact Prof. Kalyn.
Audition Requirements and Materials
- Audition requirements and materials are posted on the Resources for Students Sharepoint site.
- Scale. Consult the Scale sheet to see the specific scale and articulations for your
instrument. - Excerpts. Each instrumentalist will perform TWO excerpts (optional 3rd for flute).
Percussionists have 3 excerpts. Find the excerpt sheet for your instrument on the
Sharepoint site.
Audition Dates
- Auditions will be held September 6-10.