University of North Dakota Instrumental Ensembles are open by audition to all students.  The ensembles provide a wide variety of opportunities for music majors pursuing careers in music, as well as non-major participants who enjoy performing.  In addition to individual development, membership in a UND ensemble offers students cultural enrichment within the University community.

The Wind Ensemble MUSC 270
The Wind Ensemble consists of the most outstanding wind and percussion students, selected by audition, at the University of North Dakota. Promoting the finest in wind literature available, the ensemble performs with nationally renowned guest conductors and soloists, and has premiered new works for winds and percussion. They tour regularly and have established a reputation for musical excellence through state, regional and national conference appearances. Rehearsals: 2:00-3:50 MW, 2:00-2:50 F

Concert Band Audition Information

For information on joining a UND concert band, please contact Dr. James Popejoy: james.popejoy@und.edu

The University Band MUSC 271
Members of the University Band come from many different academic disciplines and enjoy the opportunity to grow musically throughout their college years. The group performs several concerts during each academic year. In lieu of a formal audition, a short playing interview to determine part assignments is scheduled at the beginning of each semester. Rehearsals: 3:30-4:45 TR

Concert Band Audition Information

For information on joining a UND concert band, please contact Dr. James Popejoy: james.popejoy@und.edu


The "Pride of the North" Bands MUSC 272
The "Pride of the North"" Bands are open to all students on campus and perform for our largest audiences each year. The marching band performs on the field and in the stands at all home games for the UND football team, while the athletic bands provide entertainment for the men's and women's basketball, and hockey teams. Symbolizing UND spirit, the "Pride" is an asset to campus and community relations. Rehearsals: 4:10-5:45 MWF

The Jazz Ensembles MUSC 273
The Jazz Studies program includes two Jazz Ensembles, the 12 o'clock and the 1 o'clock, as well as many jazz combos. Performing music ranging from the swing era to the sounds of today, these award-winning groups have developed a reputation of excellence though their participation in college jazz festivals and international touring, including a main stage performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The ensembles present several concerts on campus and in the community each year. Rehearsals: 12:00-12:50 MWF, or 1:00-1:50 MWF

For information on joining a UND jazz ensemble, please contact Dr. Ronnie Ingle: ronnie.ingle@und.edu

The Chamber Orchestra MUSC 275
Students of Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass have a variety of opportunities for study and performance at UND. Students may audition for the UND Chamber Orchestra and they may register for private instruction, and chamber music courses. Meetings times for these activities vary from semester to semester. Check with the instructor. UND students may also audition for the Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra and the Greater Grand Forks Youth Symphony.
Rehearsals: 12:30-1:45 TR and 3:30-5:00 W

For information on joining the Chamber Orchestra, please contact Dr. Alejandro Drago: alejandro.drago@und.edu

The Percussion Ensemble/Steel Drum Band  MUSC 277
Open to all percussion majors, the Percussion Ensemble is dedicated to performing a wide variety of literature for groups of different sizes and instrumentations.  Composed of our most talented percussionists, the Steel Drum Band performs a variety of styles including calypso, latin, popular and traditional Carribbean music.

For information on joining the UND Percussion Ensemble/Steel Drum Band, please contact Prof. Michael Blake: michael.blake2@und.edu

The Trumpet Ensemble MUSC 277
The trumpet ensemble is open to students in all majors.

For more information on joining the Trumpet Ensemble, please contact Dr. Ronnie Ingle: ronnie.ingle@und.edu

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MUSC 269
The University of North Dakota offers music students and students from across the UND campus opportunities to explore lyric theater through the performance of scenes and staged works. All UND students are invited to audition for the opera workshop class and stage productions. Auditions are announced at the beginning of the semester. The UND Opera Workshop presents scenes and productions in an audience accessible fashion.

For information on joining UND Opera Workshop, please contact Dr. Anne Christopherson: anne_christopherson@und.edu

To view pictures from past productions click here.