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Instrumental Music

 

Welcome to the home of Instrumental Music at Simpson College!

Here you will find information for current and future students. We are a vibrant instrumental department that features a wide range of performance and educational opportunities.
If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Dr. Michael Eckerty.
All of Simpson's Instrumental Ensembles are open to students who are majoring in music as well as any other academic area on campus.

Simpson College Community Orchestra

Community Orchestra Photo

Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Ensemble

Symphonic Band

Symphonic Band

Chamber Ensembles

Lekberg Winds Photo

Instrumental Faculty

Dr. Mike Eckerty - Professor of Music - Director of Instrumental Music/Bassoon
Dr. Steven Heffner - Visiting Assistant Professor of Jazz
Dr. John Benoit - Professor of Music - Trombone/Music Theory
Linda Benoit - Violin/Viola
Dr. Kim Helton - Flute/Piccolo
Dan Piechl  - Horn
Steven Kennedy - Guitar/Jazz Improvisation
Steve McCombs - Percussion
Susan Odem - Oboe
Sandy Tatge - Cello/Double Bass
Dana Sloter  - Clarinet
Dan Meier – Trumpet 
Don Fisher – Pep/Marching Band
Phil Peters – Upright Bass