PRIDE OF TIGERLAND
The 140+ member Pride of Tigerland Marching Band is one of the largest student organizations
on the East Central University campus and is the cornerstone of the ECU Athletic Bands. The
Pride performs for some of the largest crowds in southeastern Oklahoma on the artificial
turf of Norris Field. The band also performs in exhibitions at a variety of high school
games and competitions, including ECU’s own Tigerpalooza Marching Contest in the fall.
To learn more about joining, contact Director of Bands Dr. Nick Meyers at nmeyers@ecok.edu.
ECU WIND ENSEMBLE
The East Central University Wind Ensemble is comprised of approximately 50 students
who have demonstrated outstanding musicianship and are committed to musical excellence. Dedicated
to the study and performance of traditional and contemporary repertoire, the Wind
Ensemble performs year round. Flexible instrumentation and part rotation allow diverse
musical experiences and responsibilities in the performance of chamber works and concertos as
well as pieces for orchestral winds or large symphonic band. The Wind Ensemble tours
throughout Oklahoma each spring and performs at prestigious events such as the OkMEA
Conference.To learn more and audition contact Dr. Nick Meyers at nmeyers@ecok.edu.
ECU BRASS ENSEMBLE
The ECU Brass Ensemble is dedicated to playing brass literature from all periods of
music history. Students may find themselves playing in quartet or large brass ensemble.
To learn more, contact Mr. Justin Lewis at jusalew@ecok.edu.
ECU BRASS ENSEMBLE
The ECU Brass Ensemble is dedicated to playing brass literature from all periods of
music history. Students may find themselves playing in quartet or large brass ensemble.
To learn more, contact Mr. Justin Lewis at jusalew@ecok.edu.
ECU JAZZ BAND
The ECU Jazz Band is a select, audition-based performance lab in which students study
and perform music from the big band swing era, as well as fusion, bebop, rock and
pop. Jazz performance techniques such as swing/bop style, jazz articulation, and improvisation
are major areas of focus. Depending on enrollment, the Jazz Band may be split into
two or groups. These groups perform both on and off campus, usually presenting three
to five concerts per year. For questions regarding auditions, contact Dr. Nathaniel
Berman at nberman@ecok.edu.
ECU PEP BAND
The award-winning ECU Pep Band is comprised of highly energetic and spirited musicians
who perform for ECU Volleyball and Basketball home games. The band plays a wide range
of repertoire including rock, jazz, and pop music – often arranged by student members.
The band will occasionally travel to represent ECU at Great American Conference and/or
NCAA Div. II Tournament appearances. Instrumentation normally includes two flutes,
three clarinets, three saxophones, four trumpets, two mellophones, three trombones,
two baritones, two tubas, and rhythm section. For questions about joining, contact
Dr. Jace Vickers at jvickers@ecok.edu.
