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Wright State University Department of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Wright State University Department of Music is a proud OMEA

WSU Bands

Wright State University Band Conducting Staff

As a major component of a balanced curriculum of music performance, applied music, music history, music theory, and music education, the Department of Music offers a wide range of performing ensembles. These ensembles are open to all students at the university, regardless of major, and, in some cases, to community members.

Audition Music and Instructions for NON-MUSIC Majors

Below are links to the various instrument parts for Band Auditions for Symphonic Band/Concert Band. Please print your part and prepare the excerpt for the first Tuesday and Thursday of the semester. We look forward to seeing you in M162 Tues/Thurs 2-3:20 pm.

Download: Symphonic/Concert Band Audition Music

Audition Music and Instructions for 2013-14 Band Program Auditions

Below are links to the various instrument parts for the 2013-14 Band Auditions. Please print your part and read all included infromation:

REQUIRED: IMPORTANT AUDITION INFORMATION. All students must read.
Flute/Piccolo Oboe/English Horn (excerpt updated 6/24/13; use new excerpt) Clarinet Bass Clarinet
Bassoon Alto Saxophone Trumpet Trombone (excerpt updated 6/18/13; use new excerpt)
Horn (excerpt updated 6/19/13; use new excerpt) Euphonium Tuba Percussion

All above links are to .pdf documents.
If you do not have Adobe acrobat on your computer,
go to www.adobe.com for the free download.

Band Ensembles:

Wind Symphony

MUE 2690/4690/6690
The Department's premiere wind band, this ensemble performs original compositions and transcriptions for band and wind ensembles. Audition required.

Chamber Players

MUE 2490/449/6490
Exploration of performance repertoire composed expressly for small wind ensemble. Works by such composers as Mozart, Strauss, Dvorak, Beethoven, and Stravinsky. Consent of conductor and student's applied instructor required.

Symphonic Band

MUE 2660/4660/6660
Performs band music of all styles. Open to all students with an audition.

Concert Band

MUE 2660/4660/6660
Performs band music of all styles. Open to all students without an audition.

Pep Band

MUE 2670/4670/6670
Performs jazz, rock, and contemporary music at all home basketball games and for other campus activities. Audition required.

Jazz Ensemble

MUE 2680/4680/6680
A jazz performance-oriented group. Students learn elements of ensemble execution, professionalism, jazz history, jazz styles, and jazz improvisation. Audition required.

CalendarTo find out about upcoming performances,
view the Music Event Calendar