| Dates | Ages | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall & Spring Sessions | 18+ or approved minor | Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts (Room 280) | 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.
The University Community Band (UCB) is a concert band open to community members ages 18+ and students at UW-Milwaukee. Performances take place each semester and the repertoire include both standard and contemporary band literature.
Ensemble Directors
- Teaching Professor, Instrumental Music Education & Conducting
- Associate Director, University Bands
- Music Director/Conductor, Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY)
- scorley@uwm.edu
- 414-229-5641
- Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts 342
- Assistant Professor, Instrumental Conducting
- Director, University Bands, New Music Ensemble
- gamboa@uwm.edu
- 414-251-6182
- Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts 348
Rehearsals
Rehearsals take place Mondays from 7–9:15 p.m. throughout the Fall and Spring semesters with a final concert to celebrate the season. Instruments are required at the first rehearsal. Please visit the University Community Band page within the School of Continuing Education for full dates and details.
Performances
December 2, 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!
April 28, 2025, 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 audition at the start of each semester to determine part assignments. Previous experience on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument is required.
You must be registered prior to the beginning of the session. No walk-ins are allowed. Participation is based on a first come-first served basis with an opportunity to be placed on a waiting list. First-year and transfer students should register with their advisor during New Student Orientation. Returning students should use their PAWS account.
Students seeking college credit should register by enrolling in one of the following: MUS 30 (non music majors), MUS 334 (music majors), MUS 730 (grad students). Music majors cannot take this in place of their assigned ensemble.
Community members and non-credit students should register through the School of Continuing Education.