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Wind Ensemble | Symphonic Winds | Symphonic Band | Marching Band | Pep Band
Larry Gookin | Mark Lane | Wind Festival | Band Auditions
The majority of students in the bands are undergraduate music majors pursuing degrees in music education or performance. Non-music major from other academic disciplines also participate in the ensembles. A common thread of academic focus in all ensembles is reflected in our department motto-- | |
"Music at Central - Where Teaching is a Performing Art." | |
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| Mark Lane and Larry Gookin, Conductor Mark Goodenberger - Drum Line |
| Mark Lane, Conductor Dean Snavely, Graduate Conductor | Mark Claassen, Conductor |
The Central Washington University Bands have a long and distinguished history of excellence, appearing frequently at state, regional, national, and international conferences.
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