The UCA Wind Ensemble is the premier organization of the Bands department and is comprised of the finest woodwind, brass, and percussion students at the university. The Wind Ensemble performs five to six concerts during the academic year, showcasing challenging new works for wind bands, fundamental pieces in wind literature, and chamber music throughout the medium’s history.
Recent highlights for the ensemble include multiple performances at the biennial CBDNA Southwestern Division conference, along with a residency with Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Daugherty.
Auditions for the ensemble occur at the beginning of each semester and are open to all students on campus. For more information, contact Dr. Michael Hancock, Director of Bands, at mhancock@uca.edu.
Audition materials for the Fall 2024 semester can be found at this link.