The UNCW Symphonic Band (MUS 185-001) performs a variety of music for winds (traditional, marches, transcriptions, and contemporary works) and features guest conductors and soloists. Students participate in two concerts per semester. Membership is open to all UNCW students with previous band experience, and no audition is required.
Rehearsals: Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-4:45
Credits: 1
For more information about Symphonic Band, please email Dr. Dominic Talanca: talancad@uncw.edu
UNCW's primary athletic band, the Pep Band (MUS 188-001) provides music and school spirit at men's and women's basketball home games and travels to post-season tournaments with the teams. Membership is open to all UNCW students with previous band experience. Financial compensation ($) is awarded for attendance at games.
Rehearsals: Mondays, 5:00-5:50
Credits: 1
For more information about Pep Band, please email Dr. Dominic Talanca: talancad@uncw.edu
Composed of students from throughout the university, music majors and minors, as well as non majors, Jazz Ensemble/Big Band (MUS184-001) performs a variety of jazz music from swing to mainstream jazz and has established a tradition of musical excellence in jazz with performances at home and abroad. Open to all UNCW students with instrumental experience (previous jazz experience is helpful but not required). Auditions for placement are held at the beginning of each semester.
Rehearsals: Tuesday and Thrusday, 5:00-6:15
Credits: 1
For more information about Jazz Ensembles, please email Dr. Gabriel Sánchez-Porras: sanchezporras@uncw.edu
Membership is open to all UNCW students with previous string experience; no audition is necessary. The ensemble presents two concerts each semester, performing string orchestral literature from all musical periods.
Rehearsals: Monday and Wednesday, 6:00-7:15
credits: 1
For more information about String Ensemble, please email Dr. Clark Spencer: spencerc@uncw.edu
Digital Controller: contact Dr. Jonathan Kladder (kladderj@uncw.edu)
Flute: contact Dr. Mary Jo White (whitemj@uncw.edu)
Guitar: contact Dr. Justin Hoke (hokej@uncw.edu)
Jazz Combo: contact Dr. Gabriel Sánchez-Porras (sanchezporras@uncw.edu)
Percussion: contact Mr. Mitch Hebert (hebertm@uncw.edu)
Piano: contact Dr. Barry Salwen (salwenb@uncw.edu)
Pop Rock: contact Dr. Jonathan Kladder (kladderj@uncw.edu)
Saxophone: contact Dr. Gabriel Sánchez-Porras (sanchezporras@uncw.edu)
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra: contact Dr. Steven Errante (errantes@uncw.edu)