The Wind Symphony (the principal concert ensemble) performed at the College Band Directors National Association and National Band Association Southern Regional Conference in Atlanta, Georgia in February 2002. In December 2002, they were honored to perform at the Midwest Clinic, an International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, Illinois. In 2006, the Wind Symphony was invited to the Grand National Adjudicators Invitational in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Wind Symphony was awarded Superior Scores from all adjudicators as well as the First Place Honor Band Award. The French Horns and the entire Woodwind Section were awarded Outstanding Sections. Two students received Outstanding Soloist Awards. This was all accomplished under the direction of Paula Thornton and Vicki Nolan.