Wind Ensemble
A select concert band ensemble, modeled on Frederick Fennell’s Eastman Wind Ensemble concept from the 1950s, designed for high-level, artistic, public performances of major literature for winds and percussion. As a member of this Wind Ensemble, you are contributing to the three-hundred year legacy of concert band music in the western world. Sensitivity to outstanding musicianship, historical styles, and appropriate performance practices is required. In addition to the highest expectations as an instrumentalist, your ability to apply intellect and spirit in meaningful ways during rehearsals and concerts is also demanded. Membership in the Wind Ensemble is open to any student who qualifies through audition.
FALL 2024 AUDITIONS
Auditions for the UTRGV Symphony Orchestra and UTRGV Bands will take place on August 24, 25 and 26, 2024 in the in the Orchestra Rehearsal Hall at the Performing Arts Complex (A1.315) on the Edinburg campus. New students who auditioned for admission into the School of Music or for scholarship consideration must also audition for participation in bands and orchestra.
TO REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS CLICK HERE.
Audition excerpts can be viewed/downloaded HERE.
AUDITION SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 24 | Sunday, August 25 | Monday, August 26 |
9:00 am: Horns | 9:30 am: Saxophones | 2:00 pm: Violins |
11:00 am: Euphoniums | 12:30 pm: Flutes | 3:30 pm: Violas |
1:00 pm: Tubas | 2:30 pm: Oboes | 4:30 pm: Celli |
2:00 pm: Trumpets | 3:00 pm: Bassoons | 5:30 pm: Bassi |
4:00 pm: Trombones | 4:00 pm: Clarinets | |
6:00 pm: Percussion |
For questions and/or accommodations please contact Dr. Norman Gamboa, Director of Orchestral Activities at norman.gamboa@utrgv.edu or Jerianne Larson, Director of Bands at jerianne.larson@utrgv.edu.