Spirit Requirements for Winds

Woodwind and Brass Auditions 2022-23

Information that follows is specific to the Spirit Band (Marching & Basketball). If you are interested in joining a Concert or Jazz Band, our Beginning Band for those that would like to learn to play, or to learn about other opportunities in the band program, email BearcatBands@ucmail.uc.edu or call 513-556-BAND to tell us about your interests and to introduce yourself.

Requirements

A full-range chromatic scale
A prepared selection of your choice
- We suggest a piece you have performed for solo and ensemble, an etude, or an excerpt that you used to audition for All State or a similar ensemble
The UC fight song, Cheer Cincinnati
The UC Alma Mater

Link to the required selections: CLICK HERE

Audition Submission Process

All prospective members are required to submit a video in one take of their performance of the requirements. Email a shareable link (cloud-based such as YouTube, Dropbox, or Google Drive) to BearcatBands@ucmail.uc.edu. Contact the Band Office at 513-556-BAND or by email with questions and to request the required selections. Videos will be accepted until all spots are filled or Friday, July 15, 2022, whichever is first. If you are receiving this information after this date or have extenuating circumstances that prohibit sending a video, please email for assistance. We look forward to hearing from you!

Musicianship Survey

A survey to help us better gauge your understanding of music theory/general musicianship may be sent to you at a later date, but the result of this will have no bearing on your acceptance. It’s just for us to better get to know you as a musician.

Summer Camps

Summer Camps for Winds
Date	Title	Location	Time
Tuesday, August 9, 2022	New Wind Members Preseason Camp begins	Move into residence halls this morning & orientation/rehearsal at Rockwern Band Center on UC Main Campus plus adjacent athletic fields	All day
Wednesday, August 10, 2022	Returning Wind Members Preseason Camp begins	Same	All day