Music Department - Concert Band

The Pierce College Concert Band was formed in 1973 shortly after the creation of the Pierce College Music Department. For the last 29 years, it has been under the direction of Dr. Jere Knudtsen. The Pierce College Concert Band performs in early December, mid-March, and early June, as well as at occasional special events throughout the year.

While the Pierce Concert Band solicits qualified community participation, it also is an important group for students attending Pierce College with a major or minor interest in the field of music.

As membership changes from time to time, so does the professional interests of its constituency. Over the years, the group has involved and continues to involve a wide variety of professional interests: students, lawyers, physicians, veternarians, accountants, teachers, engineers, housewives, reporters, nurses, small business owners, military personnel, clerical professionals, retirees, and many more.

The band performs a wide variety of pieces from the classical repetoire, from Beethoven to Sousa, Elgar to Copeland. Check out the online catalog for a sample.

Listen to performance samples

3 trumpeters from the Concert Band in performance

Videos

Audio Clips

Joining the Concert Band

Contact us for more information about participating in the Pierce College Concert Band, including audition requirements and dates.

Jere Knudtsen
Music Instructor
253-864-3175

Kenneth Owen
Music Instructor
253-864-3324

Mark Jasinski
P/T Music Instructor
253-964-7326 x5153

Kareem Kandi
FS P/T Music Instructor
253-964-7326 Ext. 3101

Evin Lambert
Music Instructor
253-964-6652

Randy Litch
PT Faculty
253-964-7326 Ext. 3117

Meredith Connie
P/T Adjunct Faculty
253-964-7326 Ext. 3067

Heidi Davidson
P/T Music Instructor
253-964-7326 Ext. 3060

Amy Boers
P/T Faculty
253-964-7326 Ext. 3115