Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is the premier wind band at California Baptist University. Under the direction of Dr. Guy Holliday, the Wind Ensemble performs original and transcribed works from the standard repertoire, inspiring sacred pieces, marches, film music, and newly commissioned works from composers such as David Holsinger, Andrew Boysen, Mark Camphouse, James Stephenson, and Adam Gorb.
The Wind Ensemble consists of approximately 50 members (winds, brass, and percussion) including music majors and other talented musicians who are selected by audition in the fall. Their performance schedule includes annual fall, winter, and spring concerts, the CBU Christmas event, shared concerts with local high school bands, and bi-annual concert tours.
To schedule an audition, please visit our Next Steps page, contact the CBU School of Music office by phone at 951-343-4251, or email us at schoolofmusic@calbaptist.edu.
Dr. Guy Holliday
Conductor, Wind Ensemble
Dr. Guy Holliday currently serves as the Director of Bands in the Collinsworth School of Music at California Baptist University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Fresno State University, a Master of Music degree in Conducting from Azusa Pacific University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting from Claremont Graduate University.
He is the founding conductor of CBU’s Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Lancer Pep Band. He has also conducted the University Choir and Orchestra, Women’s Choir, Chamber Singers, and Choral Union, and was the Music Director for the Theater Department’s productions of Seussical and The 1940s Radio Hour.
Before coming to CBU in 2003, Dr. Holliday taught band and choir in two Southern California public high schools for a total of 13 years. In addition to his role in the School of Music, Dr. Holliday serves as the Worship Director at Calvary Chapel Old Towne in Orange. He is married to Kim, who teaches math at Woodcrest Christian Middle School. Together they have two children, Allison and Justin.
He is the founding conductor of CBU’s Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Lancer Pep Band. He has also conducted the University Choir and Orchestra, Women’s Choir, Chamber Singers, and Choral Union, and was the Music Director for the Theater Department’s productions of Seussical and The 1940s Radio Hour.
Before coming to CBU in 2003, Dr. Holliday taught band and choir in two Southern California public high schools for a total of 13 years. In addition to his role in the School of Music, Dr. Holliday serves as the Worship Director at Calvary Chapel Old Towne in Orange. He is married to Kim, who teaches math at Woodcrest Christian Middle School. Together they have two children, Allison and Justin.
Recent Wind Ensemble Concerts/Appearances
December 2, 2020
Virtual Ensemble Recording
CBU CampusDecember 7-8, 2019
A CBU Christmas
CBU CampusNovember 10, 2019
Magnolia Church
Riverside, CAOctober 29, 2019
CBU Chapel
California Baptist University
Riverside, CAApril 7, 2019
Magnolia Church
Riverside, CAMarch 3, 2019
CBU Honor Band
Ramona High School Performing Arts Center
Riverside, CA