Meets MW 3:30-5:20 p.m. in School of Music Room 35.
The Symphonic Band is the second auditioned wind group at the University of Washington, performing a repertoire of classic and contemporary wind music. Membership is open to students from all schools and departments of the University of Washington. The Symphonic Band performs at least one on-campus concert per quarter with occasional off-campus performances.
Director
Assistants
Upcoming Events
- Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: A Carnival of Animals-Dec 4, 7:30pm
- Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Mystic Threads-Mar 12, 7:30pm
- Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Scenes and Portraits-Apr 30, 7:30pm
- Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Emblems-Jun 2, 7:30pm
Auditions
Fall 2025 auditions are Sept. 22-23, 2025. Details here.
Latest News

School of Music alumna Erin Bodnar (’13 DMA, Wind Conducting) returns to the University of Washington in Fall 2025 as director of UW Concert Bands, a one-year appointment following the recent retirement of longtime director Timothy Salzman.