During past Interterms, the band has performed in England, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.

Baker students can participate in a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles, workshops, recitals and tours.
Baker Music students have all the advantages an intimate, small college environment affords plus the performance opportunities of much larger schools.
The ability to offer students a wide range of musical experience makes Baker’s music program truly unique.
The student experience in the music program at Baker extends far beyond the classroom, even around the globe.
Recently, the Chamber Choir performed in California. Baker ensembles have also performed in England, Ireland and Italy.
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Instrumental Ensembles

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is the centerpiece of the instrumental music program. Open to both music and nonmusic majors, the Symphonic Band performs contemporary as well as traditional literature for the wind ensemble. The band performs for campus concerts and ceremonial functions. The band tours each spring and often features guest artists and conductors. It provides a challenging and invigorating musical experience for Baker students through professional-caliber, yet non-intimidating rehearsals and concerts. During past Interterms, the band has performed in England, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.

Orchestra

The Orchestra includes both a string orchestra that plays much of the chamber music from the baroque and classical periods and a full orchestra that concentrates more on the music of the romantic and contemporary eras. The Orchestra performs for a variety of campus and community functions. Numerous instrumental ensembles and chamber groups are offered each semester within the orchestra.

Wildcat Athletic Band

The Wildcat Athletic Band includes all fall semester Symphonic Band members. The band performs at all Baker home football games and provides the music for homecoming and other athletic events throughout the fall semester. Members also march in Baldwin City's annual Maple Leaf Festival parade.

Jazz Ensemble

Selected by audition, the Jazz Ensemble is in demand to perform at a variety of events throughout the greater Kansas City area. The ensemble also presents concerts on campus with visiting guest artists, attends a major jazz festival or tours each spring, and hosts the Baker Invitational Jazz Festival each fall. In addition, the Jazz Ensemble presents a special concert each year to raise funds for the Chris Grubb Memorial Scholarship.

Instrumental Chamber Ensembles

Players enjoy jazz combo, Dixieland, brass, woodwind, percussion and string ensembles of all sizes. Performances are as varied as the groups and feature these groups both on and off campus.

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Ray James, Director of Bands
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