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Instrumental Studies
The Mercer University Instrumental Music Program provides a rich and varied music experience for the college instrumentalist.
Instrumental ensembles include:
- Mercer University Wind Ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Brass Choir
- Brass Quintet
- Trumpet Ensemble
- Clarinet Ensemble
- Flute Choir
- Guitar Ensemble
- Horn Quartet
- Jazz Combos
- Percussion Ensemble
- Steel Drum Band
- Saxophone Quartet
- Woodwind Quintet
Membership in any of these ensembles is open by audition/interview to all qualified students of the University; moreover, students receive academic credit for satisfactory participation in instrumental activities.
Instrumental Faculty
Dr. Monty Cole, chair
Clarinet, saxophone, jazz studies: Mercer Jazz Ensemble, Mercer Jazz Combo
Dr. Douglas Hill
Mercer University Wind Ensemble, Brass Choir
Adrian Gnam
Oboe, English horn
Dr. Marcus Reddick
Percussion, Mercer Percussion Ensemble, Mercer Jazz Combo
Eric Bubacz
Tuba, euphonium
Terry Cantwell
Classical guitar
Dr. Tom Gibson
Trombone
Jay Hanselman
Horn
Dr. Katherine Holland
Bassoon
Jonathan Swygert
Trumpet
Kelly Via
Flute, piccolo