Band

The Montclair State University Wind Symphony

The Montclair State University Wind Symphony is one of three concert bands in the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University in New Jersey. The ensemble has premiered pieces by composers Michael Daugherty, Bruce Yurko, David Gillingham, Elizabeth Brown, Armando Bayolo, and O’Neal Douglas among others. The Wind Symphony has appeared in concert with, among others, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Arturo Sandoval, Doreen Ketchens, The Imani Winds, the Monarch Brass, Decoda, Eric Whitacre, Daniel Bernard Roumain, the Manhattan Brass Quintet, and Zzyzx Quartet. Since 2006, the Wind Symphony has appeared at the New Jersey Music Educators Association Conference on several occasions, the 2012 and 2023 CBDNA Eastern Division Conferences, the National Association for Music Education Eastern Division Conference, and the 2015 and 2012 Northeast Regional Tuba-Euphonium Conference. Their appearance at the 2019 CBDNA National Conference in Tempe, Arizona marked the first time that a large ensemble from Montclair State University appeared at a national conference. Most recently, the Montclair State Wind Symphony appeared at the international conference of the prestigious World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) in Prague, Czech Republic, in July of 2022. Former members of the band program are now teaching in public and private schools throughout the northeast, performing as professional musicians throughout the country, and have gone on to attend some of the most prestigious graduate institutions in the world.

Non-music majors interested in auditioning should contact Dr. Thomas McCauley, Director of University Bands, at mccauleyt@montclair.edu.

The Montclair State University Symphonic Band

The Montclair State University Symphonic Band is one of three concert bands in the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University in New Jersey. This auditioned ensemble is comprised of music students (and some students majoring in areas other than music) from all areas of study, including music education, music therapy, composition, jazz studies, and performance. Concert programs include a wide range of musical styles from a diverse array of composers and arrangers. Rehearsals occur twice per week, and the group normally presents two performances per semester. For more information, please contact

Dr. Thomas McCauley, Director of University Bands

Non-music majors interested in auditioning should contact Dr. Thomas McCauley, Director of University Bands, at mccauleyt@montclair.edu.

University Campus Band

The University Campus Band is a concert band open to all majors, faculty, staff, and members of the local community. No audition is required. The ensemble rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:50 p.m. in Chapin Hall, Room 21, and performs one on-campus concert each semester. Campus Band is a great option for anyone who wants to continue playing their instrument in a concert band setting.

For more information, contact Professor Teddi Sotiropoulos at sotiropoulot@montclair.edu.

University Pep Band

The John J. Cali School of Music invites students from across Montclair State University to bring music, spirit, and energy to campus by joining the Montclair State University Pep Band. The band performs at home football and basketball games, helping power the stands and build school pride throughout the year. It’s a lively, social, and rewarding way to keep playing your instrument, meet new people, and be part of the Red Hawk game-day experience.

Fall 2026 weekly rehearsals take place Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. in Room G55, Chapin Hall. The band is looking for flute/piccolo, clarinet/soprano sax, alto/tenor/bari sax, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, percussion, electric guitar, and keyboard players. Electric guitar and keyboard players should reach out in advance, as parts need to be created for these instruments. Members receive a $150 stipend for participating. Members receive a $150 stipend for participating. 

For more information, contact Dean Scarlett at scarlettd1@montclair.edu. 

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