The UWSP Symphonic Wind Ensemble, founded in 1968 by Donald Greene, was the first ensemble of its kind in the state of Wisconsin. Throughout its esteemed history, the UWSP Wind Ensemble has performed at National, Regional, and State conventions and tours and continues to be an ensemble of artistic, imaginative, and collaborative excellence. This is the premier ensemble in the UWSP Symphonic Wind Ensemble family and is comprised of the most distinguished woodwind, brass, and percussionist students on campus. The UWSP Wind Ensemble often collaborates with world-renown soloists, composers, and conductors.

The UWSP Wind Symphony is an ensemble composed primarily of music majors but also includes non-majors who are interested in performing at a very high level. The Wind Symphony’s repertoire includes traditional symphonic band repertoire and contemporary excursions.

UWSP Campus Band is a non-auditioned ensemble consisting primarily of students pursuing degrees outside of music. This ensemble also gives performing opportunities to music education majors honing their skills on secondary instruments. Campus Band performs two evening concerts each semester. Rehearsals: MW 3:00-3:50pm Registration: MUS 144

Everyone is welcome to be a part of the Pointer Pep Band as we cheer our teams to victory. No audition is required and Pep Band is open to all students. The Pointer Pep Band performs at basketball and hockey games. Playing positions are guaranteed to performers of every ability; no audition is required. The group meets the first Thursday through March. For more information, please contact Jordan Held.

Andres Moran, Symphony Director (NFAC 322, 346-2027, amoran@uwsp.edu). The Symphony Orchestra performs the standard symphonic literature as well as works by contemporary composers and collaborates with the opera workshop and choirs in performances. It is open to any university student through audition. Rehearsals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2:00-2:50 PM. Registration: MUS 342, Section 1, 1 or 2 credits. *String seating auditions will take place during the first week of classes at the regularly scheduled time for orchestra rehearsals.

UWSP Campus Orchestra is a non-auditioned ensemble consisting primarily of students pursuing degrees outside of music. This ensemble also gives performing opportunities to music education majors honing their skills on secondary instruments. Campus Orchestra performs two evening concerts each semester. Rehearsals: TR 3:00-3:50pm Registration: MUS 142