UMD Bands Audition Form for Non-Music Majors - Spring '26
All non-music major students interested in participating in a concert band at the University of Maryland will need to complete and submit the following form by Sunday, 1/25 for Wind Ensemble or Sunday, 2/1 for University and Campus Bands.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Potter - cpotter@umd.edu

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CAMPUS BAND (music difficulty grades 3-4)

Information:
The Campus Band is open to all members of the UMD community with previous experience in woodwind, brass, percussion, or string bass. The Campus Band is overseen by Dr. Potter, and conducted by graduate conductors.

Auditions:
Auditions for the Campus Band are for part assignment only, not for admittance.

Enrollment:
Campus Band participants must enroll in MUSC 229V-0101

Rehearsals:
Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:30PM in Room 2540 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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UNIVERSITY BAND (music difficulty grades 3-5)

Information:
The Spring University Band is the upper level concert band for non-music majors at UMD. The University Band is directed by Dr. Potter.

Auditions:
Membership and admittance will be based on a successful audition.

Enrollment:
Undergraduate University Band participants must enroll in MUSC 229U-0101
Graduate University Band participants must enroll in MUSC 629U

Rehearsals:
Monday 4:00-6:00 PM is the primary rehearsal time. Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 PM is reserved as an auxiliary rehearsal time for chamber music, percussion practice, or sectionals. Both rehearsals are in the Wakefield Band Room - Room 2540 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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WIND ENSEMBLE

Openings:
The Spring 2026 Wind Ensemble has openings for one clarinet and one alto saxophone. 

Auditions:
Non-music majors interested in performing in the Wind Ensemble will be selected based on the audition form submissions and the instrument needs of the Wind Ensemble. Selection is not guaranteed.

Enrollment:
Undergraduate Wind Ensemble participants must enroll in MUSC 229E
Graduate Wind Ensemble participants must enroll in MUSC 629C

Rehearsals:
MWF 11:00AM - 12:45PM in Room 2540 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

If you have any questions about the audition process for the Wind Ensemble, please contact Dr. Andrea Brown  - aebrown7@umd.edu

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We have a small number of instruments available for use during the semester.  If you need to check-out an instrument, please indicate so on the form.

The audition form is due by Sunday 1/25 for UMWE or Sunday 2/1 for UBand.

Happy Practicing!

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Email *
First Name *
Last Name *
Campus Email (@umd.edu or @terpmail.umd.edu) *
Which ensemble(s) would you like to be considered for? *
  • Campus Band - Auditions for chair and part
  • University Band - Auditions required for admittance
  • Wind Ensemble - Contact Dr. Brown for information on ensemble openings
Required
How do you want your name listed in the program? *
example: Matthew vs Matt, etc.
Name Pronunciation *
Preferred Pronouns
Academic Major *
Instrument *
Will you need to borrow a school-owned instrument? *
If so, please email the Band Equipment Staff at msomstaff@umd.edu to set up a check-out time.
If you have played in the University Band previously, please list the semesters below:
Audition Requirements
Please submit a video of you playing the following excerpts with clear view of your face in the video frame. Please make sure all of the videos have the appropriate privacy settings so that they may be accessed by the conductors.  YouTube and Google Drive links are preferred.

Winds
  1. A full-range chromatic scale (Quarter notes @ 120 bpm minimum speed).
  2. Two 2-3 minute excerpts: one fast/technical and one slow/expressive. The two excerpts should demonstrate both best qualities of your playing and should consist of any music with which you are most comfortable.  You can use portions of solos, etudes, old all-state/all-district audition music, or band/orchestral excerpts, etc.  Please skip over large sections of rests.
Percussion (University Band)
A 3-5 minute video involving at least two of the following instruments: mallets, snare drum, or timpani using music of your choosing that demonstrates the best qualities of your playing. You can use portions of solos, etudes, old all-state/all-district audition music, or band/orchestral excerpts, etc.  Please skip over large sections of rests.

The Band Room will be available during University and Campus Band rehearsal times (M 4:00-6:00, W 4:00-5:00, W 6:30-8:30) in the first week of classes for percussion audition video recording.

Percussion (Campus Band)
Playing auditions for Campus Band percussionists are not required.  In lieu of an audition, please provide a description of your experience on the various percussion instruments in the space below.  Include the instruments you are best/worst at, your favorite/least favorite, and the ones you want to play/want to avoid.  

Submit your audition video link below:
Second audition video link (if necessary):
Third audition video link (if necessary):
Campus Band Percussion Statement
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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