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Musicians from ÁñÁ«app¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾Èë delivered the showcase performance inside New York City’s historic concert venue at the conclusion of a festival for elite high school concert bands.

The Elon Wind Ensemble will make its Carnegie Hall debut on March 11, 2026, as a showcase ensemble for the 24th Annual New York Wind Band Festival.

More than 1,600 first year students and over 70 transfer students arrived to ÁñÁ«app¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾Èë on Aug. 23 excited for new experiences in their new home.

Seven ÁñÁ«app¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾Èë faculty members were honored with endowed professorships during the Opening Day ceremony on Monday, Aug. 19. Each faculty member was recognized for their passion in their field, commitment to students and service to the university.

Poff is pursuing a master of science in mechanical engineering and material science at Duke University.

Director of Bands Jonathan Poquette worked with Western Alamance Director of Bands Michael Jefferson ’03 in teaching music to high school students.

Jonathan Poquette held three high school band clinics during his first semester as ÁñÁ«app¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾Èë's bands director and is planning more. He hopes to strengthen Elon

Elon alumnus Michael Jefferson is among an elite group chosen from more than 3,300 national nominees.

Dooley, the vice president for student life, will be leading the ensemble during its performance of "The Classics," a variety of standard wind band repertoire.

Makenzie Perdue '22 spends part of her Saturdays supporting the Elon football team as a cheerleader, but come halftime, she puts down her poms poms and picks up a clarinet.