Dates
Fall & Spring Sessions
Ages
18+ or approved minor
Location
Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts (Room 280)
Contact
community-band@uwm.edu
There is no formal audition, but previous band experience is required. The band performs one concert each semester with repertoire including standard and contemporary pieces.
University Community Band is open to UWM students and community members of all skill levels. Performances take place each semester and the repertoire include both standard and contemporary band literature.
Ensemble Director
- Assistant Professor, Instrumental Conducting
- Director, Wind Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, University Community Band
- gamboa@uwm.edu
- 414-251-6182
- Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts 348
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are on Mondays from 7–9:15 p.m. starting the first Monday of each semester. Rehearsals run throughout Fall and Spring semesters with final concerts to celebrate each session. Instruments are required at the first rehearsal.
Performances
December 2, 2024, 7:30 pm
University Community Band Fall Concert
The University Community Band consists of a mixture of music majors, non-music majors, and Milwaukee community musicians of all ages. Join us as we end the semester performing new and traditional band repertoire!
March 9, 1:00 pm
Wind Band Conducting Symposium Concert
The UWM Wind Band Conducting Symposium Concert is a culmination of conducting, score study, and wind band teaching. Participants will conduct the Wind Ensemble and University Community Band in concert after two days of study under Dr. Thomas Gamboa, Director of Bands at UW-Milwaukee; Dr. Scott Corley, Associate Director of Bands at UW-Milwaukee; and guest clinician Michael Haithcock, Professor Emeritus from the University of Michigan.
April 28, 7:30 pm
University Community Band Spring Concert
The University Community Band is comprised of music majors, non-music majors, and Milwaukee community musicians of all ages. Join us as we end the academic year performing exciting repertoire for all!
Auditions & Membership
Open to UWM students and community members of all skill levels (musicians under 18 accepted with instructor permission). There is no formal audition, however participants perform a placement reading each semester to determine part assignments. Previous experience on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument is required. Enrollment is on a first come first served basis with an opportunity to be placed on a waiting list.
Students seeking college credit should register via PAWS in one of the following: MUS 30 (non-music majors for 1 unit), MUS 334 (music majors or non-music majors for 3 units), MUS 730 (grad students). First-year and transfer students should register with their advisor during New Student Orientation. Music majors cannot take this in place of their assigned ensemble.
Non-credit students and community members should register through the School of Continuing Education.