University Bands
Contact Us
(920) 424-4224
music@uwosh.edu
The Department of Music offers two wind band ensembles for student participation: Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. Both groups are open to music majors and non-music majors alike. Selection is based on audition prior to or at the beginning of each semester. Each group performs two major concerts a semester as well as other occasional performances by invitation or as arranged. Involvement in either group awards one academic credit valid as an elective toward any degree program. Participation is open to players of any instruments listed in the Audition Music section below (most instruments are available for loan from the university if needed).
Symphonic Band
Music 123. An ensemble of more than 70 instrumentalists performing a wide variety of musical styles and literature, the Symphonic Band provides an ideal opportunity for staying actively involved in music-making and for meeting new friends from across the entire campus. The music is geared to be interesting and challenging to all involved.
Wind Ensemble
Music 121. The Wind Ensemble is a group of approximately 50 players dedicated to performing the finest wind literature from every musical era. In addition to performing in the full group, the Wind Ensemble provides opportunities for chamber music playing by drawing smaller groups from within the total ensemble.
UWO Concert Band Audition Directions
To prepare for your ensemble audition, please do the following:
- Download the audition music for your instrument
- Use the following link to sign up for an audition time (use tabs at bottom of page to navigate to sign-ups for your instrument)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rzF3EvRI94tIY1UwxgLUPhtlJ32_DL8EAOziJO-D9Mw/edit?usp=sharing
- Woodwind auditions are Sept. 5 from 9:00am to 12:00pm in room N121
- Brass auditions are Sept. 5 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in room N121
- Make-up auditions for woodwinds and brass are Sept. 6 from 9:10am to 11:20am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm in room N121
- Percussion auditions are Sept. 5 from 3pm to 5:30pm in room N14
- Make-up auditions for percussion are Sept. 6 from 11:30am to 12:30pm in room N14
- Use the following link to fill out a Student Information Form prior to your audition: https://forms.gle/HbJo2XnNy215rbzo6
Please contact Dr. Otto with any questions at ottod@uwosh.edu.
Fall 2024 Audition Music
*If you play an instrument that does not currently have a link to audition music, please email Dr. Devin Otto for assistance.
First Rehearsals
Wind Ensemble: Monday, Sept. 9
Symphonic Band: Thursday, Sept. 12
More Information
For more information about UW Oshkosh bands, please contact Dr. Devin Otto, Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, at (920) 424-7031 or by email at ottod@uwosh.edu.
