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During July 2015, the University of Louisville Wind Ensemble, directed by Frederick Speck, was featured in performance at the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles International Conference in San Jose, California. Ensembles invited to perform at the WASBE Conference were selected based on the decisions of an international jury, through the review process of evaluating recordings of recent live concert performances. Along with Speck, Amy Acklin, Associate Director of Bands, also conducted, and Professor of Saxophone,…

Click the following link for the 2015 Band Day registration form: 2015 Band Day Form   The UofL Cardinal Marching Band “Band Day” provides an opportunity for band directors and their band community (students and parents) to see a collegiate marching band and football team at their best.  The event starts 5 hours prior to kick-off and includes observing a CMB rehearsal in Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, lunch with the band, and admission to the game. Students will…

On Sunday, June 7th, our largest group thus far containing over 140 middle school and 60 high school students arrived at the University of Louisville School of Music for the 2015 Summer Wind Band Institute. Upon arrival, students performed a placement audition to determine their placement for the week of camp. The middle school “White Band” was directed by Dr. Amy Acklin and the middle school “Red Band” by Ms. Teresa Elliott, while Dr. Frederick Speck conducted…

Congratulations to Director, Charles Smith, and The Lafayette Bands for receiving the 2014 Sudler Flag of Honor Award! This international award was presented by the Sousa Foundation on December 19, 2014 at The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL. The public presentation was made on May 20, 2015 at the Singletary Center for the Arts at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. The purpose of the Sudler Flag of Honor Award is to identify, recognize and honor…