Susquehanna Bands

06/19/2025

Come out and see what our clarinet professor and Susquehanna University have hosted recently!!!

05/19/2025

Attention high school musicians! It's that time of year again! It's time to register for Susquehanna University’s High School Wind Ensemble Institute, happening this June 22 - 28! Information on how to register can be found at our website, with more information on the camp, how to apply for scholarships and financial aid, and how to audition for the wind and brass solo competition! Open to rising 9th-12th graders and incoming SU first year students, the SU High School Wind Ensemble Institute offers student musicians the opportunity to make wonderful music in a variety of instrumental ensembles, working with SU's high-quality faculty, current and past SU students, and other talented high school musicians. Admittance is competitive and based on instrumentation needs for the Wind Ensemble and various chamber groups available to students, so get your registration in before June 10th! During our intensive, week-long program, students have the opportunity to polish their technique in private lessons with our expert faculty, improve their musicianship playing in chamber ensembles such as woodwind quintet or brass quintet, expand their musical knowledge in masterclasses and seminars, prepare for All-State auditions, solo festivals, or college auditions, and perform exciting and challenging works for the wind band. This is also a great opportunity to come stay on our beautiful campus with current SU students and gain the experience of being a college student for the week! Scholarships and financial aid are available based on talent and need. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Eric L. Hinton, director of bands and Department of Music Chair at Susquehanna University, at [email protected] or 570-372-4296. Come spend a week studying and playing music with us!

11/09/2024

It's time to meet our wonderful band staff! Up first is sophomore music education major, Ryan Griffin. Ryan is a trumpet primary and is in charge of our inventory. Here's a little bit about him!

Hometown: Williamsport, Pa
Favorite piece: Rhapsody In Blue, Gershwin
What he's looking forward to this year: Watching the community grow and the bonds that are happening
Fun fact: I won Graveyard by falling asleep

09/20/2024

We are extremely excited to welcome our guest artists next semester!!

The world-renowned and Grammy winning woodwind quartet, Imani Winds, will be joining us in Weber Chapel Auditorium at 7:30pm on April 22, 2025!

Composer Omar Thomas will be in residency with the SU bands this coming April! The finale concert will feature Thomas as a guest conductor and will be on April 26, 2025 at 7:30pm in Stretansky Hall!

Add these to your calendar because you're not going to want to miss them!! Be on the lookout for more exciting events coming to Susquehanna University 🧡❤️

08/28/2024

Recap from last weeks move in day band!!! Welcome home class is 2028! We hope you're adjusting well

06/11/2024

Attention high school musicians and parents!!!! Registration closes TONIGHT for the Wind Ensemble Institute! This is an amazing opportunity full of growth, connection, and new friends. Check the link in our Instagram bio for more information!

05/21/2024

The Susquehanna University Wind Ensemble Institute is a week long summer camp that will allow your student to live life as a college music student.

They will be living in our dorms, eating in our dining hall, taking classes on music theory and musicianship, taking lessons, and participating in ensembles with our professors.

Everything from lodging, to food, to a trip to Knoebels is included in the price, and scholarships are available.

This camp is open to any rising 9th-12th grader!

Here is the link to more information and sign ups: https://www.susqu.edu/academics/summer-pre-college-programs/wind-ensemble-institute/

Any questions can be sent to this page, or contact Dr. Eric Hinton at [email protected], or (570) 372-4296.

Our rich traditions date back to Susquehanna’s founding in 1858.

04/27/2024

tonight!

https://www.youtube.com/live/gXGuZmQHEts?si=AmZOFHtoxSiCv0gQ

04/18/2024

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

NEXT Saturday, April 27! we better see you there.

02/05/2024

Breaking news! Susquehanna University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble has published a CD! This CD features selections from the past decade, all conducted by Dr. Eric Hinton and recorded in our very own Stretansky Concert Hall. It is available for purchase through the link in our bio! Keep your eyes peeled, we’ll let you know when it’s available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. You can also check out the article that was published about this accomplishment!

02/01/2024

The clarinets!

Rebekah Givens, Ayanna Anthony, Brianna Cusick, Kaeli Waldstein, Emma Siravo, Caitlin Wierzbicki, Cassidy McClintock, Anna Lesher, and Gavin Rine

Rebekah Givens is a sophomore music education major from South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She is also SUSB band staff manager!

Ayanna is a senior music education major from the St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. She is also a member of SUSB band staff!

Brianna is a first year early childhood education major from Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Kaeli is a sophomore music education major from Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania.

Emma is a first year with an undecided major from Westchester, Pennsylvania.

Caitlin is a first year publishing major from Philipsburg, New Jersey.

Cassidy is a first year music education major from Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania.

Anna is a sophomore music composition and graphic design major from Easton, Maryland.

Gavin is a first year business management major from Montgomery, Pennsylvania.