NMSU Bands

05/27/2026

The 2026 NMSU Bands Area Young Composer Initiative is now accepting entries. For more information please go to the link below.

https://www.youngcomposerinitiative.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSEG-tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEekRejrl5W8lQLQ06UvPJtda8zQ-NXynmJkocRGc0zn6nqu4GViRQKhbCu7XA_aem_su_TdMjTBnnAjKVqT3ZQUA

Dedicated to nurturing emerging talent, the Young Composer Initiative is a global contest established in 2022, that champions the creation of innovative wind band compositions by aspiring composers worldwide.

05/12/2026

Last week, Dr. Angela Winter conducted an evaluation visit with our Spring 2026 student teachers, Adriel Mendez, Nico O'Hara, and Arianna Urquidi, for their final observation prior to graduation this Saturday. She caught them in action in the classroom!

We extend our best wishes to these aspiring educators, confident in their preparedness to lead their own classrooms.

Congratulations to all graduates of the NMSU Music Department!

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Mapp and the Mesilla Valley Concert Band on their concert, 'British Invasion,' this afternoon.

A special thank you to Sergeant Major Michael Cano for his spectacular performance today on the 'Concerto for Trumpet.'

We also got the opportunity to hear the Mayfield High School Saxophone Quartet and their performance of 'Don't Stop Me Now.' And, lastly, honored MaryKay McDonald-Shelton with the Mr. Phil Pressler award for this concert season.

Thank you to everyone who supports this amazing community group. Please join them this upcoming July 4th for their special patriotic celebration concert!

05/02/2026

Please come support these students and enjoy at evening of music!

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Steven Smyth and the NMSU Symphonic Band, Jazz 2, and Salsa Collective on an energetic combined concert!

Special thank yous to graduate students, Ben Pinkham, for your efforts with NMSU Jazz 2 and Lucas Jackson for your efforts with Symphonic Band this semester.

04/22/2026

An absolutely magnificent and magical concert this evening by the NMSU Campus Band and Wind Symphony!

From student conductors to amazing guest artists tonight had it all! Bravo to all the students and directors!

A very special thank you to guest artist, Mr. Jens Lindeman, and guest composer, Dr. Peter Meechan.

04/20/2026

Please mark your calendars for the graduate recital of Mr. Dalton Pendergrass.

April 26, 2026, 7:30pm
Atkinson Recital Hall, NMSU Music Building
Free and open the public.

04/18/2026

Interested in helping some amazing musicians achieve their goal to attend the Horn Symposium in Poland this summer?

They are music education students in the studio of Dr. Angela Winter and are working hard to expand their horizons.

Hi! We are Mariah Steinman, Konnor Lenig, and Megan Fas, thre… Mariah Steinman needs your support for Help NMSU Horn Students Attend International Horn Symposium

04/17/2026

If you are in the area come out and hear two amazing bands. Thank you Socorro High School Band for collaborating and inviting our students!

04/14/2026

Please join us next Tuesday, April 21st!
Free and Open to the Public