The bands at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ are passionate about music and encompass all instruments and music genres.

Blue Ice Jazz Band

The Blue Ice Jazz Band, established over 30 years ago, is a group of Bemidji State students with a passion for jazz. The band hosts Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Jazz Fest annually. Blue Ice also performs at many community events such as dances and weddings.

Contact: Scott Guidry scott.guidry@bemidjistate.edu

Pep Band

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ pep band

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Pep Band pumps up the crowd at sporting events at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. The band plays fun music that excites the crowd creating an electric game-day atmosphere. This ensemble requires no audition and is open to all Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students.

Contact: Tristen Heller tristen.heller@bemidjistate.edu

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band’s favorite sounds are from the traditional band classics of the twentieth century. The band is comprised of music majors, non-music majors and community members.

Contact: Ryan Webber ryan.webber@bemidjistate.edu

Wind Ensemble

Jazz Band Saxophone

The Wind Ensemble at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has a long history of being recognized as one of the finest programs in the region. The ensemble performs twentieth-century pieces as well as contemporary works. The Wind Ensemble hosts the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Honor band annually.

Contact: Scott Guidry scott.guidry@bemidjistate.edu