Syracuse University Bands

06/01/2026

Everything is better in Orange - join us on the hill!

The Setnor School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor – Assistant Director of Athletic Bands, to begin Fall 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track appointment.The successful ...

05/29/2026

We updated the Alumni Spotlight board by the office.

Thank you for the submissions!

05/27/2026

The new banner went up, that must mean it is time to reload the Pride of the Orange!

Heading to Syracuse next year? Join us!

The yearly newsletter for new prospective members goes out soon. To get on our mailing list go to: https://band.vpa.syr.edu/join/

05/10/2026

That’s a wrap!

After 31 years at SU, Dr. Bradley Ethington made his final appearance as the Director of Bands today, a well earned retirement awaits.

Thank you for all of your time, musicianship, teaching, and being an incredible mentor and colleague to everyone at Syracuse, Dr. Ethington!

You will be greatly missed!

05/10/2026

Commencement Ensemble has begun.

One hour until the processional!

05/05/2026

Two School of Education students have been named 2026-27 Remembrance Scholars. Congratulations to Mason Burley (inclusive adolescent education) and Sydney Kincaid (music education) on this honor. As Sydney says, "Being a Remembrance Scholar is about understanding people on a deeper level. It gives a unique perspective of life at every turn."

The Remembrance scholarships, now in their 37th year, were founded as a tribute to - and means of remembering - the students studying in London and Florence through Syracuse University who were killed in the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Those students were among the 270 people who perished in the bombing.

04/27/2026

On the last day of classes, the Wind Ensemble gathered one last time to work with Dr. Ethington and read a new piece by student composer Mihir Borah.

Finals are right around the corner!

04/25/2026

Many thanks to the students, staff, and parents from Central Bucks for visiting us on the hill today.

Dr. Diem had the opportunity to work with their wonderful band and orchestra members and Dr. Calvar with their terrific choir.

May the rest of your tour be fantastic!

04/25/2026

Join us at 2PM online or in the Setnor Auditorium for the final performance of the SUSO with Dr. James Tapia!

Join us this Saturday at 2 pm when Dr. James Tapia conducts the Syracuse Univeristy Symphony Orchestra for the Outstanding Artists Competition Winners Performance!

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04/15/2026

One more time!

Please join us for our final concert of the 2025-26 school year on Thursday, April 16 at 8PM. We celebrate a wonderful year in the Setnor School of Music and say farewell to all of our graduating members.

The 90-member Concert Band opens the performance with pieces from JP Sousa, Frank Ticheli, Katahj Copley, Ithaca's Dana Wilson, and John Powell's score from "How to Train Your Dragon."

The Wind Ensemble will follow with works by Kathryn Salfelder, Valerie Coleman, and close our season with "Three Latin American Dances" from Giovanni Santos.

Come and celebrate our year and our graduates with us!

The Syracuse University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band perform. Live Streaming The video player will not become active until immediately prior to the concert’s start time. If you experience difficulties, please try another browser or refresh the site. Please note: music rights allow for live strea...