Northwest Horn Studio

08/31/2026

Week 2 of the fall semester at Northwest Missouri State University!

It was great to stop by marching band rehearsal and see this awesome mellophone section hard at work. They are already sounding great, and I’m looking forward to seeing what they accomplish this semester!

Go Bearcats! 💚🐾

05/03/2026

Hats off to all of our students that graduated this weekend! 🎓

We know that you all will be successful in whatever it is that you're destined to do, and may you always know your way back HOME.

Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat 💚🤍

05/02/2026

About to perform at our final commencement of Spring 2026. Next spring Brayden will be the one walking across that stage.

Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates! Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat! 💚

04/30/2026

The brilliant Sarah Willis spreading the joy of horn! ❤️📯🎶

04/23/2026

Please welcome our newest faculty member (Associate Director of Bands/Assistant Professor of Percussion)!

Dr. Erin Duke is a conductor, percussionist, composer, and educator joining us from the University of Memphis with a Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting and a cognate in Music Education. Erin holds a Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting and Bachelor of Music degrees in Percussion Performance and Composition from Azusa Pacific University. She previously served as Band Director at Western Christian Schools in Southern California.

Erin is an active freelance percussionist and has extensive experience in the marching arts through work with high schools and independent ensembles in both WGI and DCI. She is also a composer and arranger with Tapspace Publications, where her recent works include solo marimba literature and percussion ensemble pieces. Her professional activities have included conference presentations on effective rehearsal communication and artistic conducting grants through CBDNA. Dr. Duke is excited to make music with the outstanding students and faculty at Northwest! Go Bearcats!

Welcome to Northwest, Dr. Duke!

04/22/2026

Spencer, we are going to miss you! 🥰 Best of luck to all the seniors. 💚

A huge THANK YOU to these seniors on their last concert with the Northwest Missouri State University Wind Symphony! Payton, Zane, Spencer, Bladen, Michaela and Isaiah, you will be missed! We are better because of you.

04/21/2026

Yesterday marked our final rehearsal of the spring semester with the Northwest Horn Ensemble!

It was a great semester of making music, learning from guest clinicians, and spending time with fellow horn enthusiasts. We’re proud of all the work and growth this group has shown.

Already looking forward to what next year will bring!

04/20/2026

It's a busy week of concerts at Northwest Missouri State University! We hope you will come by or tune in to enjoy some fantastic performances.

Live stream links:

University Chorale and Symphonic Band: https://vimeo.com/event/2800637

Wind Symphony and the Lewis Central High School Band: https://vimeo.com/event/2493071

Jazz Ensembles: https://vimeo.com/event/2457392

Tower Choir: https://vimeo.com/event/2597735