Adult Wind Ensemble

Each week, adults both new to and familiar with playing a wind instrument are welcome to Adult Wind Ensemble (AWE) rehearsal. Over the last few semesters, the AWE community has grown from about nine folks to nearly 30 (and counting). This ensemble has shared silly rehearsals, exciting performances, and lots of laughs. You will play familiar tunes, new pieces, and meet new people. Each semester culminates in a community-based performance (or two)!

This class is for fun in a relaxed, supportive environment and is designed for those with foundational knowledge of, and the ability to play, their instrument proficiently.

This class welcomes all wind instrument players—even those who haven’t dusted off their horn in a while.

Ages

Meeting Dates & Times

Prerequisites

Tuition

Refunds/Withdrawals

Materials

Meet the Instructor

Registration

Contact

This program is for adults ages 18 and up.

Classes are held weekly on Fridays, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, September 4–December 12. The semester concludes with two performances on December 12 and 18. There will be no class on November 27.

Foundational ability to play your chosen instrument is required.

Total Tuition Cost: The cost of this program is $195
Non-Refundable Deposit: At checkout, a $25 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. This will be deducted from the tuition cost.
Remaining Balance: The remaining $170 of tuition is required one week before the program’s start date.

Not ready to commit to the full program? You can register for a “Try-It Pass” for $25, which lets you attend one class before deciding. After that class, you’ll have 48 hours to let us know whether you plan to:

Enroll in the full program (with the $25 applied toward your tuition). Should you enroll in the full program, the remaining $170 will be due.
Drop the program with no further payment required.

Let us know your decision within 48 hours of attending the first class.

Send all cancellation requests to bcas@butler.edu
Department Cancellation: If the department cancels a class session, you will receive a full refund.
15+ Days Before Class Start: Full refund minus the $25 deposit.
8–14 Days Before Class: 50% refund of the amount paid, minus the $25 deposit.
Fewer Than 7 Days Before Class: No refunds will be issued.
Class sessions are not prorated for vacation, illness, or missed days.

Participants must provide their own instrument. All other materials will be provided.

Marc Keehmer is a trumpet player and educator with over 20 years of experience. He began his career as a teaching artist with the San Diego Youth Symphony’s Opus Project, later becoming a public school music teacher and eventually serving as a district VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) coordinator. He currently works as the Assistant Director of Camps and Youth Programs at Butler University. Marc has taught private lessons and group classes in trumpet, clarinet, guitar, and ukulele, and has conducted a variety of ensembles, including school bands, youth wind ensembles, and a modern band for military veterans. He also performs regularly with the Second Chamber Players. At his core, Marc is passionate about creating welcoming spaces where people can make music together. He’s excited to lead this new ensemble and reconnect with the joy of playing in community.

The deadline to register is August 28.

Have questions? Contact our administrative office!

Email: bcas@butler.edu

Phone: (317) 940-5500