William Kenny, conductor

The Symphonic Band is the central ensemble of the University Bands program at Bucknell. Recently, the Band was one of only four university bands from the East selected to perform for the conference of College Band Directors National Association. Membership generally numbers from sixty-five to eighty personnel. Programs are selected from some of the most challenging and rewarding music of the entire band repertoire. Recent programs have included music by such composers as Holst, Grainger, Reed, Copland, Shostakovich, and Whitacre.

The November 2011 Inauguration of Bucknell's President John Bravman included a special performance of the Bucknell Symphonic Band. Video of this concert can be viewed here by clicking on the square featuring the flutist.