The Wind Ensemble is the elite performance group of the Chico State Band Program. Members of the Wind Ensemble are highly select and multitalented musicians who are challenged to create music at the highest of artistic levels. Devoted to the preparation and performance of the finest wind repertoire, the Wind Ensemble explores the variety and richness of traditional and contemporary music for the wind band. Members of the Wind Ensemble also have the opportunity to work with some of the world's finest guest composers, conductors, and soloists. In addition to its uniform series of campus and off campus concerts, the Wind Ensemble tours and performs at professional music conventions. Auditions for this group are during the first week of each semester. Check the Band Board for more information prior to each semester.