Baylor Wind Ensemble Bio

The Baylor University Wind Ensemble, organized in 1972, is guided by a philosophy
that seeks to expose its students and audiences to the highest quality music written or
adapted for wind instruments. The repertoire represents diverse periods of music history,
ranging from music of the Renaissance to works commissioned by and for the group and
its conductor.

In nearly four decades of existence there have been only four permanent conductors of
the Baylor Wind Ensemble. Under former directors Richard Floyd, Michael Haithcock,
and Kevin Sedatole, the ensemble firmly established itself as one of the premiere college
wind bands performing at regional and national TMEA, CBDNA, and ABA conventions.
Furthermore, the group has been featured on numerous recordings, particularly
highlighting the music of Steven Stucky, Daron Hagen, and Scott McAllister.

In 2006, Eric Wilson became the conductor of the Baylor Wind Ensemble where he
continues the legacy of musical excellence and the pursuit of new repertoire commissions
and performance opportunities. In the past six years, Dr. Wilson and the ensemble have
collaborated with numerous guest conductors, performers, and composers of national and
international stature, completed six tours throughout Texas, and presented concerts and
clinics at prestigious state and national conferences.

Prior to joining the Baylor faculty, Dr. Wilson served twelve years on the faculty of
Abilene Christian University. He holds both a Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of
Music degrees from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Music Education
degree from ACU. Prior to his university appointments, Dr. Wilson taught in the Texas
public school system.

Graduates from the Baylor Wind Ensemble hold distinguished teaching positions at the
elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels. Former members of the ensemble can be
found holding positions in orchestras around the world, as well as the premiere military
bands of the armed services.