Spirit Requirements for Winds
Woodwind and Brass Auditions 2023-24
Information that follows is specific to the Spirit Band (Marching & Basketball). If you are interested in joining a Concert or Jazz Band, 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.
What
- 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
How
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.
In the alternative, you are invited to visit us in person and perform your audition live. Contact the Band Office at 513-556-BAND or by email with questions or to schedule an on-campus visit.
When
The priority deadline for audition submissions is Friday, July 14, 2023. If you are receiving this information after this date or have extenuating circumstances that prohibit sending a video, please email for assistance. There are still opportunities to join. 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
Date | Title | Location | Time |
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Tuesday, August 8, 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 9, 2023 | Returning Wind Members Preseason Camp begins | Same | All day |