Minnesota State University, Mankato Wind Ensemble

04/17/2026

Looking for something fun to do this Saturday?

Free for students with ID! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Lots of exciting opportunities as we prepare to put a wrap on our 2026 spring semester in Mankato. If you're looking for something new come and check this event out this upcoming Saturday!

Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes!!! 👠 💃😈

02/27/2026

Blake and Ian are here with a round of Guess the Instrument! Would you have been able to figure it out based on the clues given?

01/31/2026

Retreat Weekend ✨

Last night and this morning has given us the opportunity to grow as musicians and as a community. We played silly games to get to know each other better and have learned more about the history of the music we are playing. It’s been a great time and one we are grateful for!

01/16/2026

It was our HONOR today to host students from all across Minnesota in our annual Honor Band festival. While are disappointed that the weather caused us to cut the day a little short, we are so thankful for the incredible student musicians and their directors for helping to make today special.

Any chance we can get to make music together is a day that we can change the world. 🎶😈🎶

12/22/2025

On this we are going to introduce you to our low brass section!

Ashleigh Cox (Euph)
Dylan Passmore (Euph)
Emma Goulson (Trombone)
James Commisso (Tuba)
Sam McFarland (Trombone)
William Hagel (Tuba)
Wyatt Williams (Trombone)
Nolan Schultz (Tuba)

We are almost finished with our section introductions, stay tuned!

12/15/2025

On this we are going to introduce you to our Horns!

Daksh Patel
Grant Gustafson
Jaeden Nunn
Riley Spears
Salvatore Aloisio

Such a great group to make music with!

12/08/2025

On this we are going to introduce you to our trumpet section!

Alex Much
Blake Stinnett
Drew Davenport (not pictured)
Elizabeth Studer (not pictured)
Jeremiah LaBelle

Another great group of students in our Wind Ensemble!

12/02/2025

Today we are going to introduce you to our saxophones!

Alexa Johnson
Bailey Kowarsch
Dylan Holicky
Dylan Larson (not pictured)
Josh Norenberg

Join us at our concert this Thursday to hear them play!

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, the Minnesota State University, Mankato Wind Ensemble gives thanks for music, friendship, and our community. 🍁🎵

We’re grateful for every note we play and every one of you who has supported us along the way. 💜💛

11/24/2025

On this we are going to introduce you to our low reed section!

Gerrit de Looze (Bassoon)
Brady Waibel (Bassoon)
Alyssa Gamm (Bass Clarinet)
Ian Heath (Bass Clarinet, not pictured)

Never a dull moment with this crew!

11/17/2025

On this we are going to introduce you to our clarinet section!

In alphabetical order...
Ariana Edgar
Devon Fridlund
Natalie Gordhamer
Milo Kivi
Sophie Lampert
Eavan McCormick
Ash Mendez
Haley Miller
Liz Renteria
Shane Zimmerman

Join us on December 4th to see them live and support the Minnesota State University, Mankato Wind Ensemble!