Bands at ASC

Concert Band

The Concert Band, directed by Dr. Jamie VanValkenburg, is the largest performing instrumental ensemble at ASC and is open to all students with prior experience on a band instrument. It meets in fall semesters after the marching season and throughout spring semesters. The ASC Concert Band performs two concerts per semester on campus, presenting programs containing traditional through contemporary works for band.

Grizzly Marching Band

Basketball Band

The ASC Basketball Band, under the direction of James Doyle, provides musical support for the ASC men's and women's basketball teams. The band’s performances greatly enhance the game atmosphere and are an integral part of the college experience. This ensemble is open to all students by way of audition and scholarships are available.

For more information about the Basketball Band at ASC, contact James Doyle atjwdoyle@adams.edu.

The Rocky Mountain Pan Handlers: The ASC Steel Band

The Rocky Mountain Pan Handlers is the newest ensemble at ASC and was founded and directed by James Doyle. The Pan Handlers is a fully orchestrated steel drum band and performs frequently both on and off campus.

Repertoire for the band includes standard island favorites, competition tunes from Trinidad and Tobago, classical transcriptions, and student arrangements.

Membership of the ensemble has included students from over 15 different majors, and is open to all students based on a brief audition.

For more information about the Rocky Mountain Pan Handlers, or to request a performance, contact James Doyle at jwdoyle@adams.edu.

Community Steel Band

The Community Steel Drum Band is directed by James Doyle and open to anyone in the community based on availability and a brief audition. This ensemble performs once a semester and focuses on the traditional repertoire of the steel drum band.

For more information, contact James Doyle at jwdoyle@adams.edu.