The UCA Wind Ensemble is the premier organization of the Bands department and is composed 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, foundational 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 and 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. Dominic Talanca, Director of Bands, at dtalanca@uca.edu.
Click here to view/download the Fall 2025 Large Ensemble Audition Excerpts!