We invite you to explore the exciting performance opportunities available to you at UAH. Our instrumental department is a thriving one, set within a instrumental rehearsal facility on a vibrant campus with a dynamic faculty. At UAH, a variety of instrumental ensembles will challenge and inspire you, regardless of your major. UAH Wind Ensemble The UAH Wind Ensemble is the university's premiere wind band. The Wind Ensemble's repertoire ranges from traditional band classics to ultra-modern works by today's leading composers. The ensemble rehearses in the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and performs twice per semester for the university community and for various other events throughout the year. Fall 2023 Wind Ensemble Auditions Auditions should be recorded on video and sent to Dr. Hontz at jjh0052@uah.edu. The deadline for submissions is Friday, August 18. Students should record themselves playing two contrasting etudes, solos, excerpts, etc. that they feel fully demonstrate their technical and expressive capabilities. Students interested in scholarship funds should follow the same guidelines and deadline. Scholarship awards will be announced on Saturday, August 19. Spring 2024 Wind Ensemble Auditions Auditions should be recorded on video and sent to Dr. Hontz at jjh0052@uah.edu. The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 12. Students should record themselves playing two contrasting etudes, solos, excerpts, etc. that they feel fully demonstrate their technical and expressive capabilities. Students interested in scholarship funds should follow the same guidelines and deadline. Scholarship awards will be announced on Saturday, January 13. UAH Orchestra UAH Orchestra is on hiatus. UAH Honor Band The annual UAH Invitational Honor Band provides qualified middle and high school students with a world-class clinic experience, facilitated by today's leading wind band conductors and composers. Learn more about the UAH Honor Band UAH Jazz Ensembles Go here for information. UAH Steel Drum Band The UAH Steel Drum Band is open to percussionists and non-percussionists, regardless of experience. The Steel Drum Band performs regularly as part of the UAH Percussion Ensemble program. UAH Pep Band The UAH Pep Band is the university's athletic band. The Pep Band cheers and performs for athletic and university events throughout the year. The band is open to all students, regardless of academic major or skill level. For more information, email music@uah.edu. Guest Artists Experiences at UAH include interacting with today's leading artists and composers. Past guest visits include acclaimed composer David Maslanka, Col. Tom Holtan (Director of the US Army Band), and many others. Auditions Auditions for the Wind Ensemble, Pep Band and associated scholarships are scheduled each semester and/or arranged by appointment. Contact Dr. Jack Hontz, Visiting Assistant Professor of Wind Conducting, for additional information on all UAH ensembles and auditions. Learn more about UAH Music Auditions.