Chamber Winds
The Chamber Winds is a select group of musicians within Henderson State University, dedicated to the performance of chamber works for wind, percussion and string instruments. The ensemble presents two performances during the fall semester year. While the core instrumentation of the group is the traditional wind octet or harmoniemusik (pairs of oboes, clarinets, bassoons, and horns), the Chamber Winds maintains a flexible instrumentation to accommodate a diverse and exciting repertoire.

Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is selected from the most outstanding wind and percussion students attending Henderson State University.  Comprised of 60 student-musicians, the Wind Ensemble performs the finest traditional and contemporary wind band literature.  The Wind Ensemble performs two on-campus concerts during the spring semester.  In addition, this group is a touring ensemble which presents performances at national/state conferences, high school visitation tours, and many other events.  Participation is open to any student by audition, regardless or major -- auditions occur in November.

Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is comprised of student musicians from across campus who have demonstrated an outstanding level of musicianship and commitment to excellence. The Symphonic Band performs two on-campus concerts during the springs semester featuring a number of challenging new works for wind band in addition to many works that are considered to be at the core of wind literature.  Participation is open to any student by audition, regardless or major -- auditions occur in November.

Concert Band
Concert Band is open to all students on campus. With a full instrumentation, this wind band studies traditional band literature. Additionally, the Concert Band serves as a practicum for music majors during their senior year.  The band rehearses one evening per week and presents one on-campus concert in the spring.

Marching Band - the “Showband of Arkansas”
Considered one of the finest college marching bands in the country, the  "Showband of Arkansas" consists of 160-170 winds, percussion, and auxiliary members. The mission of the “Showband of Arkansas” is to represent, foster and promote the “Reddie Spirit” through musical and visual performance.  Comprised of students from all academic disciplines, the "Showband of Arkansas" frequently performs as the feature band at high school marching contests, enjoys travel to exciting away-games and regularly thrills thousands of Reddie spectators at home football games.  It is open to any student by audition, regardless of major.

Reddie Pep Band
The Reddie Pep Band performs for thousands of spectators every spring semester. This group of students serves as ambassadors of spirit and tradition at basketball conference home and tournament games. In addition to their support of the HSU men’s and women’s basketball teams, the Reddie Pep Band makes numerous appearances at various university functions. The group of 35 members is open to all students by competitive audition held each fall.