Pete Nowlen, director
About
The UC Davis Concert Band Program has existed on the campus for 75 years, performing in commencements, ceremonies, and its own concerts. There are two bands during the year. Both groups are open to all students, professors, alumni, and community members. The Concert Band Program is proud to include students from over 30 majors and minors on campus.
UC Davis Concert Band
Offered all three quarters — directed by Pete Nowlen, and is a wind-symphony sized group of about 55 musicians, for which an audition is required.
- Meetings and rehearsals for the UC Davis Concert Band Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:10 to 6:00 pm in Room 105, Music Building.
University Campus Band
Offered only in Winter and Spring quarters—and is open to all students and community members without an audition. Independent study credit is sometimes available.
- Rehearsal times for the University Campus Band and Fridays, 4:00–6:00 pm in Room 105, Music Building.
How to Join
Everyone is welcome to audition! Concert Band auditions occur the first couple of days of each quarter. Sign-ups for audition times become available approximately a month prior to each quarter’s auditions.
Audition Process
- Previous members need not audition.
- Percussionists should email Pete Nowlen to set up a special appointment time (in a space that has percussion instruments).
- Fill out an online audition form.
- If you prefer to submit a recorded audition please upload here, AND email Pete Nowlen with your request.
- Prepare a 1 to 2 minute piece of your choice, demonstrating your best capabilities.
- An excerpt from the repertoire of the year will be given to you to sight read.
- Play two MAJOR scales between 3 sharps and 3 flats, concert pitch.
