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Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance

University Band (MUS 121); Winter semester only
PAC 1515

In keeping with the great tradition of university bands, the GVSU University Band performs quality standard band literature. Designed specifically for the non-major, the University Band meets during the winter semester only and is open to all students. No audition is required for participation in this band, but there is an audition for chair placement. The University Band presents a concert at the end of the semester. All GVSU students are encouraged to continue music-making in this musically rewarding environment.

Enroll Today - No audition required to Join

Any student can enroll in University Band and no audition is required to join.

There is a Chair Placement audition for all Winds. There is no Chair Placement audition for Percussion.

University Chair Placement Auditions - WINDS ONLY

*No Chair Placement audition for Percussion

Please bring your chair placement audition music with to the audition.

Sign Up List: Posted on Bulletin Board in foyer outside of the Band Room (room 1515, Haas Center for Performing Arts)

Chair Placement Audition Days/Times:

  • Sunday, January 10: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Monday, January 11: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Room 1211 (Haas Center for Performing Arts)

Results: Will be posted at 5:30pm on January 12, 2027 on the University Band bulletin board

First Rehearsal is Tuesday, January 12, 2027 from 6:00-7:50pm in room 1515, Haas Center for Performing Arts

University Band Chair Placement Audition Music - WINDS ONLY (Available December 1, 2026)

1) Prepare all music between the brackets on each page.

2) Tempos for each excerpt are specified for each excerpt.

3) Please bring your chair placement audition music with to the audition.

Flute/Piccolo Oboe

Bassoon

Clarinet Bass Clarinet

Alto Saxophone

Tenor Saxophone

Baritone Saxophone

Horn 

Trumpet 1

Trumpet 2

Trombone 1

Trombone 2

Bass Baritone

Treble Baritone

Tuba

 

Rehearsals and Information

  • First Meeting of University Band:
    • University Band will rehearse (with instruments) on Tuesday, January 12, 2027 at 6:00pm in the room 1515, Haas Center For Performing Arts.
    • Folders will be issued at the first rehearsal.
  • GVSU Owned instruments can be checked out (free of charge) by e-mailing Sean Schafianski ([email protected]).

 

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