Wind Ensemble

Director: Carolyn Barber

The Wind Ensemble is the university's premier concert band. Its select mission is to provide instrumentalists of advanced technical proficiency a pre-professional ensemble experience. With an emphasis on contemporary American compositions, the Wind Ensemble's repertoire reflects the most recent technical and textural innovations, as well as the rich tradition of wind and percussion music extending back to the Renaissance. The objectives of the Wind Ensemble are to rehearse and perform repertoire of the highest caliber, encompassing the broadest possible spectrum of styles; to develop a high degree of refinement and independence in students' ability to communicate musically in both chamber and larger ensemble settings; and to provide, through the study of the masterworks of the wind band repertoire, an anthology of styles, performance practices and techniques that will serve as the foundation for students' ability to realize their professional musical aspirations.

The Wind Ensemble meets in the fall and spring semesters. Also known as the Ensemble Performance Lab, it follows a non-traditional format and requires an audition. Wind Ensemble auditions for Spring 2025 will be in video format. The links to instructions and the form to upload your video(s) are now active and will accept submissions until December 18 at 5 p.m. Email Dr. Barber (cbarber2@unl.edu) with any questions.

For audition instructions and to submit your video, click the buttons below. You will need your UNL credentials (TrueYou) to sign in.

Audition Instructions

Audition Form