Bands
Bands
Welcome to Rowan University Bands!
We’re proud to offer performance opportunities for students of any and all majors. Whether you are studying to become a professional musician or educator, engineer or psychologist, we hope that you will join one of our outstanding ensembles.
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- Our ensembles are open to ALL students (with opportunities for faculty/staff and community college musicians, as well). Musicians of any ability level are encouraged to participate!
- Rowan Bands are curricular, so you can register for these courses and have them count toward your Rowan Core Artistic Literacy requirement.
- All Department of Music students (currently enrolled in applied lessons) are required to audition on their primary instrument/voice area for ensemble placement.
"The Pride of the Profs" Marching Band
The Rowan University Marching Band is open to any woodwind, brass, drumline, front ensemble and colorguard members. No audition required to join! Click Here for some Marching Band FAQs.
Ready to sign up for the Fall 2026 edition of "The Pride of the Profs"? Fill out the Commitment Form today!
Not yet a Rowan student but interested in learning more?
Questions? Reach out to our drum majors at rumbdrummajors@gmail.com
Stay in touch with the latest from The Pride of the Profs by following us on Instagram: @prideoftheprofs
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Joseph Higgins, conductor
The Wind Ensemble is the premier band of the College of Performing Arts at Rowan University. Its members are advanced and versatile musicians who perform the finest large ensemble and chamber music literature, including world premiere performances from today's most innovative and exceptional composers. Collaborative programming showcases our student-musicians interacting with Rowan's outstanding faculty and visiting guest artists from around the world. With each unique performance, audiences join the Wind Ensemble on a journey that uses music to explore a theme, idea, or place. The ensemble was recently invited to perform at the prestigious 2020 CBDNA Eastern Division Conference. Rehearsals are held on Mondays (12:30-1:45pm), Tuesdays & Thursdays (2:00-3:15pm).
For more information or to schedule an audition, please contact Dr. Higgins via email: higgins@rowan.edu
Concert Band ("College Band")
Megan Cooney, conductor
The Rowan University Concert Band is comprised of music majors as well as talented students from many other disciplines (AND faculty members from all campus colleges!). Exploring a variety works for band, the ensemble prides itself in achieving a consistently high level of performance. Student-musicians share in the excitement of the creative process as they prepare two concerts each semester, including a recent invitation to the 2024 NJMEA Conference in Atlantic City. All interested students are encouraged to contact the conductor for more information. Rehearsals are held each Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-6:15pm.
Interested in joining us? We are always accepting new members on all winds/brass/percussion instruments! Please register for this course, or contact Prof. Cooney directly via email at cooneym@rowan.edu to request more information.
Rowan University Concert Band performs a free campus concert outside the Chamberlain Student Center.
Pep Band
The Rowan University Pep Band is an ensemble of woodwind (flute, clarinet, saxophone), brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba), and percussion (drumset) musicians who perform at indoor athletic events, including select Rowan University Basketball games. Unlike our other ensembles, the Pep Band is not a course, and its membership is comprised of students from the Marching Band. Please direct all questions/inquiries to Prof. Megan Cooney, Director of Athletic Bands: cooneym@rowan.edu.
Rowan University Pep Band performs for 2019 Commencement Ceremonies
Special Events, Camps, and Workshops
Concert Season Highlights & Past Programs
2025-2026 Concert Season
April 28, 2026: “Spirits of Spring”
WIND ENSEMBLE
WIND ENSEMBLE
April 30, 2026: "Cinematic"
CONCERT BAND, BRASS BAND, and Specials Guests LENAPE HIGH SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE
CONCERT BAND, BRASS BAND, and Specials Guests LENAPE HIGH SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE
Stay tuned for 2026-2027 announcements...
Check out PAST PROGRAMS (2015-Current) from Rowan Bands! Over the years, we have curated Department-wide series that explore socially-conscious themes and subjects relevant to our community. Click here to learn more about our 2018-2019 "Untold Stories: Truth & Music" programming and 2017-2018 "Music of Social Justice" events.
