The Rutgers Wind Ensemble presents concerts at the highest artistic level, performing both masterworks of the wind repertoire and new works, including pieces composed expressly for the group. The Wind Ensemble has proudly performed with many guest conductors, including Frank L. Battisti, Harry Begian, Kenneth G. Bloomquist, Peter Boonshaft, Eugene Migliaro Corporon, James Croft, James Curnow, Dennis Fisher, David Holsinger, Thomas Leslie, Charles T. Menghini, John Pastin, Stephen Pratt, William H. Silvester, Edward J. Teleky, and John Whitwell. In 2005, the group performed at the CBNDA National Conference held at New York University and also presented a concert at Carnegie Hall later that spring. The Ensemble played in Town Hall in New York in 2000. It has performed at regional CBDNA and MENC conferences and has presented 16 performances at NJMEA conventions since 1993. As part of its commitment to new modes of performing, the ensemble has recorded 19 compact discs, which have collectively earned 33 Grammy Entry Listings. With the Rutgers Symphony Band, the group has recorded an additional 7 educational CDs. In the words of Classical New Jersey critic William Allin Storrer, the Rutgers Wind Ensemble is “the Rolls Royce of wind ensembles.” The conductor of the Wind Ensemble, William Berz is Professor of Music and Director of University Bands at Mason Gross School of the Arts.