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Bands
At the University of Findlay, you can pursue your career and be a part of several opportunities in the performing arts.
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Concert and Jazz Bands
The University of Findlay offers two concert bands and one jazz ensemble open to all majors. Scholarships are available to students participating in any of the three bands. We also have instruments available to rent. Click the button below to view upcoming performances:
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Ensembles
Wind Ensemble
Membership in this select, student group is by audition, and seating is limited. All brass, woodwind and percussion players are welcome to audition. The Wind Ensemble performs in three concerts per year.
Rehearsals: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays (throughout the school year)
Jazz Ensemble
The University of Findlay’s Jazz Ensemble performs for a variety of concerts throughout the year. Membership is by audition with instruments limited to: trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, guitar, piano, bass, and drums. Players need not have improvisational skills. Instruments are available for rent.
Rehearsals: 7 – 9 p.m. on Tuesdays
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Symphonic Band
Membership is open to all University students and community members. No audition is required. All brass, woodwind and percussion players are welcome. The Symphonic Band performs in three concerts per year.
Rehearsals: 7 – 9 p.m. on Mondays (throughout the school year)
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Marching Oiler Brass
UF’s Marching Oiler Brass (M.O.B.) carries pride and tradition along with an impressive sound at a variety of events throughout the year. Although the M.O.B. is an all-brass band, all musicians are welcome! A number of woodwind players perform in the group on secondary instruments.
No audition is required to join and instruments are provided by the University for all members. Scholarships for participation are also available.
The M.O.B. performs at a variety of events on and off campus throughout the year including football games, campus events, and parades. Members also perform in a concert at the end of each season to highlight the year’s music selection. Band camp is held at the University just prior to the start of classes in the fall. The band program provides housing and meals during this time.
Rehearsals: 5 – 6:30 p.m. M/W/F (Aug. – Oct.)
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UF Majorettes and Color Guard
Alongside the Marching Oiler Brass at every home football game, the Halloween Parade, Arch Ceremony, and various community events are our majorettes and color guard. Students of any year or major can be a majorette or a color guard member.
The routines for each show are created by the majorettes during the summer leading up to the season. This requires a bit of time during the summer leading up to camp for each member to listen to assigned music and create a routine. This provides each member with an opportunity to contribute their creative ideas!
Rehearsals begin in August each year. Majorettes and color guard move onto campus two weeks prior to the start of the fall semester for camp. Housing and meals are provided. Members are responsible for purchasing their own uniform. Incoming freshman and current students must express interest before June 1 in order to participate in the upcoming season. Majorettes must be able to complete at least a 2-spin and have previous experience. Color guard members must have prior experience.
Rehearsals: 5 – 6:30 p.m. M/W/F (Aug. – Oct.)
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Pep Band
UF’s Pep Band drives the energy and spirit at all home basketball games during the spring semester. This performing group is open to any student and welcomes both brass and woodwind players.
No audition is required to join and instruments may be available for rent by the University. Scholarships for participation are also available. Rehearsals take place once a week toward the end of the fall semester.
Rehearsals: 7 – 9 p.m. on Tuesdays
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Contact Us
For more information about the bands, contact us.
Email: wes.king@findlay.edu
Phone: 1-800-472-8313