wind studies fact sheet - UNT College of Music

PPerforming
Groups: G
Wind d Symphony – Eugene Mi igliaro Corpo oron
Symp phonic Band – Dennis W. . Fisher
Concert
Band – Dr. D Nicholas E. E Williams
Brass s Band – Dr. Brian Bowm man
Green n Brigade - Dr. D Nicholas E. E Williams
Baske et Ball Band - Dr. Nichol las E. William ms
DDo
I have to audition?
Yes, auditions a are e held twice a year for all performing ggroup
in twoo
rounds. Reppertoire
is proovided
by
studio o faculty and d available on n our website e. Green Briggade
auditionns
are held evvery
August dduring
march hing band ca amp.
DDo
I have to be a music major to per rform in an ensemble?
No. All A UNT stud dents are eligible,
regardle ess of major.
CCan
I play in n more than one ensemb ble?
Yes. We W always have h member rs who play in n Wind Symmphony,
Sympphonic
Bandd,
Concert Baand,
Brass s Band or the e Green Briga ade.
AAre
perform mances availa able online for f my famil ly to watch?
Yes, http://www.ustream.tv/w
winspear
WWebsite:
www w.music.unt.e edu/windstudies;
www. .music.unt.eedu/greenbriigade
IInstrumenta
al Faculty:
Mary Karen K Clardy y, flute
James Scott, flute
Terri Sundberg, S flu ute
James Ryon, oboe
Kimbe erly Cole Lue evano, clarin net
John Scott, S clarinet t
Kathle een Reynolds s, bassoon
Brad Leali, L saxoph hone
Eric Nestler, N saxop phone
John Holt, H trumpet t
Keith Johnson, J trum mpet
Fact
Sheett
Win d Studies
WWilliam
Schaarnberg,
hornn
TTony
Baker, trombone
VVern
Kagaricce,
trombone
SSteve
Wiest, trombone
BBrian
Bowmaan,
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DDon
Little, tuuba
CChristopher
DDeane,
percuussion
MMark
Ford, ppercussion
PPaul
Rennickk,
percussion
EEd
Soph, druumset
BBrian
Perry, ddouble
bass
BBradley
Bennnight,
harp

Most Frequently Asked Questions
When does marching band camp start?
The first day of marching band camp is Wednesday, August 21, 2013, and goes through
Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Auditions for wind sections, guard, drumline, and front
ensemble will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.
Do I have to audition for marching band?
There will be formal auditions for the guard and drumline. For woodwind and brass players,
there will be a very brief playing audition to determine part placement, not to determine
whether or not you’ll have a spot in the marching band.
Do I have to be a music major to march in the marching band?
No. All UNT students are eligible, regardless of major.
Is marching band a part of the Music Education Degree Plan?
Yes, 3 semesters.
Do the residence halls open early for marching band camp?
Yes. The residence halls will open on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 9:00am- noon for all
students who are in the marching band.
Can I play in marching band and a concert group?
Yes. We always have marching band members who play in Wind Symphony, Symphonic
Band, Concert Band, or Brass Band. Music majors are strongly encouraged to participate in
concert ensembles for both fall and spring semesters.
What additional expenses should I anticipate as a member of the marching band?
The only items that are not provided are the marching shoes and gloves. The shoes are
approximately $30.00. The price of gloves will vary. Orders will be taken during band camp.
Can I play in a concert group if I am not a music major?
Yes. All non-majors are encouraged to audition for the concert ensembles.
When are auditions for concert ensembles?
The concert ensembles auditions will begin the week of Monday, August 26, 2013
What do I need to play for my concert ensemble audition?
The music will be prescribed for each instrument. Please see the Wind Studies website
(www.music.unt.edu/windstudies) beginning the afternoon of August 1, 2013 for the music
which you may download. Sight-reading may be required.

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