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Student musicians perfoming in Munich, Germany
August 1, 2026

Music Travels

The Cal Poly Wind Band toured to Europe in summer 2026...

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band on stage
Sept. 12, 2026

Band and Orchestra Festival

The school band and orchestra festival, was held on March 13 and 14...

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drums backstage
June 30, 2026

Alumni Symphonic Band

Cal Poly Alumni Symphonic Band premieres new composition...

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Trombone mute in rehearsal
Aug 4 2022

Mission, Goals and Outcomes

Mission Statement: The Music Department offers a program that develops musical skills and sensitivity, encourages creativity, and cultivates vision for the future …

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Cal Poly Peforming Arts Center. Support our community's home for the arts.
Aug 1 2022

Support our Performances

Private support for the department is crucial to creating powerful experiences for our students...

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Upcoming Events

  • Fall Auditions

    August 20 - 31.

    General information linked above.

  • Wind Bands Orientation

    7:00PM August 24, Room 216

    Learn about the Wind Bands and Chamber Ensembles

  • Band and Orchestra Festival

    April 2 and 3, 2027

    Guest Ensembles Friday and Saturday beginning at 9AM

    Friday Concert with Cal Poly Jazz 7:30PM

    Saturday Concert with Cal Poly Wind Bands and Symphony

Other events & ticketing

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Would you like to know more?

All prospective and current Cal Poly students interested in joining the Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band should fill out our Online Interest Form.

We enjoy meeting new students and encourage you to send an email if you have any questions or plan to visit campus. Contact information for directors and all band faculty and staff can be found on our contacts page.