Murray State University Racer Band

04/28/2026

Hi Racer Band!

This Friday, May 1st, is our Racer Band Picnic! 5-7pm in the quad! We can’t wait to see all our members (and prospective members😁😁) there for food and games!

04/23/2026

FOC is Saturday, September 19, 2026 - Don't miss it!

10/08/2025

The registration window for the first ever Jackson Purchase Youth Wind Orchestra is still open. Register to audition today (videos not due until November 15) by visiting our website! The numbers are growing quickly and you won't want to miss this opportunity to begin a new tradition!

https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/care/Noncredit/youthprograms/orchestra.aspx

10/01/2025

Make plans to join the Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble tomorrow evening for our first concert of the semester! This special evening of music is all about connection, expression, and sharing what matters most.

Come experience the music we've prepared "from the heart." We can't wait to share it with you!

The concert is FREE and open to the public.
7:30PM Lovett Auditorium, Murray State University

09/27/2025

Congratulations to all of today’s performing bands! Come out tonight and cheer on the finalists!

09/27/2025

It’s a beautiful morning for Festival of Champions! Your ticket and concession purchases today all go directly to support the Murray State Bands. Please come out and enjoy the show! Gates open at 10:00am!

09/04/2025

09/02/2025

Calling all Middle School Band Directors - The registration and nominations for the 2025 Quad State Middle School Band Festival are now open until OCTOBER 7th at 5:00PM. You should have received an email with information, but if you did not, all information is available at: http://www.murraystatebands.com/ms-quad-state---2025.html

08/21/2025

Please consider helping sponsor a trophy for our 2025 Festival of Champions. All proceeds from FOC go to help the Racer Band with travel, equipment, instruction, etc. Call the band office at 270-809-6450 or email [email protected] reserve your sponsorship today! We will take the requests in order they are received, so if you have a favorite, please don't wait. ALSO please note, the "Ray Conklin" Best Brass Award has been generously sponsored by Liz Conklin and the "Kelsey Dunn" Overall Percussion Award by Pam & Ricky Dunn

08/17/2025

Can’t make it to the Racer Band Picnic? We’ll be live streaming our concert performance on the Racer Band 2025 (Official) page!