The Appalachian Wind Ensemble is going places!
Will you help us get there?
Boone → Raleigh → Tampa → Charlotte → Boone
This February, 60 student musicians will represent App State on the national stage. For the first time in its history, the Appalachian Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southern Division Conference in Tampa.
This trip is about more than music — it’s about possibility, connection, and inspiring the next generation of Mountaineers. Along the way, our students will visit high schools, lead masterclasses, and share the magic of music with hundreds of young performers.
Will you help ensure every student can take the stage without financial barriers?
Support a student today!
$100 – Feed a Musician
Keep our students energized and ready to perform. Your gift helps cover daily meals and essentials for one band member during the tour.
$500 – Support the Journey
Help our musicians travel in comfort and safety as they bring Appalachian’s spirit to high schools and stages across the Southeast.
$1,000 – Sponsor a Student
Fund one student’s full experience, from Boone to Tampa and back. Your generosity ensures every deserving musician can take the stage.
$5,000 – Invest in Tomorrow
Make this more than a trip. Your leadership gift gives us the resources to turn this journey into a recruitment and outreach opportunity, strengthening the future of Appalachian’s musical legacy.
Sponsor a student today
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Stay tuned for details on the CBDNA Preview Concert in Boone, Tampa performance information, and an alumni and friends reception in Tampa!