Our vision

 
 

Since 2019, Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony has strived to offer the Appalachian region of our nation quality music through performances that highlight the works of Southeastern composers while also creating networking opportunities for young musicians from regional universities. Our symphony strives not only to give exciting performances of challenging music, but to also give back to the communities which we love to call home. 

Appalachia is primarily based in the Knoxville, Tennessee area, but each season we do at least one concert in another southeastern city, which in the past has included Greensboro, NC and Greenville, SC. The locations our ensemble members hail from however, is even more extensive: In just four seasons we’ve gone from about five universities represented to over thirty Southeastern colleges and universities represented throughout a season!

Appalachia member, Kyle Jones, leads a saxophone sectional at the KSO Summer Camp

Ensemble members not only have the chance to perform rewarding music and connect with peers, Appalachia also provides leadership opportunities through Section Leader roles and roles within our Musician’s Advisory Council. Additionally, beginning in summer, 2022, Appalachia began partnering with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to create a “Wind Ensemble” summer camp for Knoxville area middle and high school students. Appalachia personnel lead rehearsals, sectionals, and lessons throughout the week, training up the next generation of musicians.

If you love wind band music, want to make connections with young musicians from other colleges across the south, and want to perform rigorous, rewarding music, we would love for you to join us! Apply today!

 

Previously Represented Colleges and Universities

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

University of Alabama

University of Georgia

University of Kansas

University of Oklahoma

University of South Alabama

University of South Carolina

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of West Georgia

Vanderbilt University

Virginia Tech University

Wake Technical Community College

West Chester University

Western Carolina University

Western Kentucky University

West Virginia University

Winthrop University

Appalachian State University

Ball State University

Belmont University

Berry College

Chattanooga State Community College

Columbus State University

Eastern Tennessee State University

Florida State University

Furman University

George Mason University

High Point University

James Madison University

Lee University 

Mississippi State University

Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Radford University

Southern Wesleyan University

The University of Michigan

 

Ways to Support us:

  • Come to our concerts and support us through your presence!

  • Be a Host Home for our personnel when we’re in your city

  • E-mail us directly (appalachiasws@gmail.com) to discuss how you or your business can become a sponsor

  • Donate to us monetarily! Appalachia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so your gift is tax deductible!

Donate Today!

Ways to get involved

  • If you are interested in performing with, or volunteering at an Appalachian weekend in our current season, e-mail us at appalachiasws@gmail.com for more information or go to our “Participate” page for further information!