Band

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Dubuque offers degrees in music, music education, and theatre. For more information, visit the Fine and Performing Arts department page.

In addition to our academic programs, the department has a rich tradition of bands open to all students on campus. All UD students are invited and encouraged to explore the many opportunities available. Ensembles are open to all university students, regardless of major. Academic credit is available for participation in performance ensembles.

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2026-2027 PERFORMANCES

• Fall Band Concert
  Friday, October 23, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
• UD Band and Julien Winds Concert
  Sunday, November 1, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
• Christmas at Heritage Center "Goodness and Light"
  Friday, December 4, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
  Snow date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
• Student Recital
  Monday, December 7, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
• Winter Band Concert
  Friday, February 19, 2027 - 7:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
• Spring Band Concert
  Friday, April 16, 2027 - 7:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
• Student Recital
  Monday, April 19, 2027 - 6:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
• Concert Band at Commencement
  Saturday, May 1, 2027 - TBA -- Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC)

2026 MARCHING BAND PERFORMANCES

• 2026 Performance Schedule

2027 BASKETBALL BAND PERFORMANCES

• To Be Announced

 2026-2027 SPECIAL EVENTS

• TUBACHRISTMAS
  Monday, December 14, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
• High School Honor Band Festival
  Friday, January 15, 2027 - All Day -- Campus Wide
• High School Honor Band Concert
  Friday, January 15, 2027 - 7:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
• Jazz Festival
  Friday, February 5, 2027 - All Day -- Campus Wide
• Middle School Band Festival
  Thursday, February 11, 2027 - All Day -- Heritage Center

PERFORMANCE AND EVENTS ARCHIVE

• 25-26
• 24-25
• 23-24
• 22-23

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ENSEMBLES

Membership in University of Dubuque band ensembles is open to all students regardless of major, and university-owned instruments are available for use. Students may enroll in one or more bands during the fall semester, spring semester, or both.

Concert Band
The University of Dubuque Concert Band studies band literature and provides wind and percussion players with an artistic opportunity to perform in a concert ensemble. The group also serves as an outlet for vocal and instrumental FPA music majors to study a secondary instrument and provide a lab setting for conducting students and guest artists. Concert Band performs two to four concerts annually.

Smaller, more selective instrumental groups, like Wind Ensemble and Brass Ensemble, are chosen from the membership of Concert Band.

Concert Band is one-credit hour and fulfills ensemble requirements for music majors. Six credits of Concert Band fulfills the general education fine and performing arts requirement. Concert Band meets in the fall and spring semesters on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:45-3:30 p.m. in Heritage Center's Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room.

Chamber Winds
The University of Dubuque Chamber Winds is a selective group of instrumental musicians. Membership in Chamber Winds is by audition and open to all students enrolled in Concert Band. Chamber Winds is a one-credit hour ensemble. It meets in the fall and spring semesters on Fridays from 3:30-4:20 p.m. in Heritage Center's Straatmeyer Rehearsal Hall.  

Jazz Band
The University of Dubuque Jazz Band performs diverse literature that ranges from big band swing to modern jazz-fusion. No prior experience with jazz, soloing, or improvisation is required. Membership in Jazz Band is by audition which is open to all students enrolled in the class at the beginning of the semester. Initial enrollment does not guarantee a place in the band ensemble. In addition to sharing concerts with Concert Band, the Jazz Band also performs at other special events, both on- and off-campus.

Jazz Band is a one-credit hour ensemble. It meets in the fall and spring semesters on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Heritage Center's Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room. Six credits of Jazz Band fulfills the general education fine and performing arts requirement.

Marching Band
The University of Dubuque Marching Band performs throughout the fall semester adding school spirit and fun to athletic and special events. Scholarships are available. Fill out the interest form to be considered for scholarship opportunities.

Marching Band is a one-credit hour ensemble. It meets in the fall semester on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m on Chalmers Football Field and in Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center.

Basketball Band
The University of Dubuque Basketball Band exists to add excitement to sporting events and other special occasions on campus. Basketball Band primarily plays at select home men's and women's basketball games during the spring semester. Basketball Band is a one-credit hour ensemble. It meets in the spring semester on Mondays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Heritage Center's Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room.

Drumline
The University of Dubuque Drumline is an introductory course to rudimental drumming. No percussion experience is required and all students who participate in UD ensembles and choirs are encouraged to participate. Equipment, including drumsticks, is provided. Drumline is a one-credit hour ensemble. It meets in the spring semester on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Heritage Center's Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room.

 

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MUSIC PARTICIPATION SCHOLARSHIP

Incoming students who will participate in one or more music ensembles at the University of Dubuque are invited to apply for a music participation scholarship which is renewable for up to four years if they remain enrolled in one or music ensemble each semester. For more information and application information visit the Music Participation Scholarship page.