Lance said the ensemble has developed a tradition of excellence in presenting both new works and traditional pieces. Representing various academic degree programs across campus, its members are advanced musicians selected by competitive audition. The ensemble is MSU's premier concert band. The Friday performance also features renowned trombonist Harry Watters, who travels internationally as a Jupiter Artist with Jupiter Band Instruments. Kopetz, head of the MSU music department, and Cliff Taylor and Craig Aarhus, associate directors of bands.

With Lance will be guest conductors Barry E. 'Many of the students in our wind ensemble participated in this same clinic while in high school, so this performance is particularly meaningful to them.' 'We are honored to be performing at this year's state band clinic,' MSU's director of bands said. 12 concert at the Natchez Convention Center attended by more than 300 middle and high school band directors and members from throughout the Magnolia State. This year, the 74-member group will headline a Dec. Led by Elva Kaye Lance, the ensemble is making its fifth clinic appearance. STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State's Wind Ensemble will be in Natchez next week as featured university band for the 2014 Mississippi Bandmasters Association State Band Clinic. Mississippi State's Wind Ensemble led by Elva Kay Lance.

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