This ensemble provides a rich and engaging experience for all participants, whether in high school, college, or members of the community. Parts are rotated throughout the semester to give all players a variety of opportunities for section and solo playing.
Conductor
Principal: Jason Worzbyt, Professor of Music, Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, IUP
Interim Guest, Fall Semester: Jeremiah Umholtz, Instructor, Trombone, Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, IUP
Note: Professor Worzbyt is on sabbatical for the fall 2024 semester. However, he will be involved to ensure the group runs smoothly, and will return to the podium for the spring 2025 semester.
Cost
Community Members: $25 tuition per semester plus $25 registration fee: $50 total (only $1.79 per hour of rehearsal!)
IUP Students: As an official course in the university catalog (MUSC 124), IUP students can take it for one credit, or if on/over 18 credits, for zero credit.
Note: A limited number of scholarships are available to high school students through their high school band director. See our Scholarships Page for details.
Eligibility
Wind, brass, and percussion players, age 15 (ninth grade for 2024–25 academic year) and older.
Auditions
There are no required auditions for the University Band. Simply use the following process:
- If you are a returning player, IUP student, or community member, email both Prof. Worzbyt at reedtip@iup.edu and the IUPCMS director, Jeff Wacker, at jwacker@iup.edu and let them know you're planning on participating for the upcoming semester. Done!
- If you are a new player, also email them, but include your full name, age, the instrument you'll be playing, a little about your background/experience playing, and what level of player you would rate yourself to be.
- If you're a new community player, you'll be directed to register into the IUPCMS; if a university player, you'll be provided additional information by Prof. Worzbyt.
Fall Semester, 2024
Rehearsals
- Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m., Sep. 3 to Nov. 23, Room 121, Cogswell Hall
- Note 1: There WILL NOT be rehearsals on Tuesday, Oct. 22, and Tuesday, Nov. 26.
- Note 2: There may be one additional post-concert rehearsal/get-together on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The semester's guest conductor will announce details in rehearsal.
Concert
- Sunday, Dec. 8, 3:00 p.m., Fisher Auditorium
- Admission: $5 regular; $3 seniors, I-Card holders, and students; children under 12 free; tickets are cash/check only, available at the door one hour prior to the performance.
Repertoire
- TBA
Spring Semester, 2024
Rehearsals
- Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m., Jan. 28 to April 29, Room 121, Cogswell Hall
- Note 1: Prof. Worzbyt will announce whether there will be a rehearsal on March 11 during Spring Break.
- Note 2: There may be one additional post-concert rehearsal/get-together on Tuesday, May 6. Prof. Worzbyt will announce details in rehearsal.
Concert
- Tuesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., Fisher Auditorium
- Admission: $5 regular; $3 seniors, I-Card holders, and students; children under 12 free; tickets are cash/check only, available at the door one hour prior to the performance.
Repertoire
- TBA
Summer Concert, 2025
Rehearsals
- 7:00-9:00 p.m., Cogswell Hall, Room 121, Dates TBA during the spring semester.
- Email Prof. Worzbyt at reedtip@iup.edu of your interest and for the link to download the music. Be sure to come to the first rehearsal with your music and having practiced.
Concert
- Fisher Auditorium Courtyard, IUP Oak Grove, Date TBA during the spring semester.
- Free and open to the public; bring a picnic and your favorite beverage.
- Note: Rain site will be either Fisher Auditorium or Cogswell Hall, Room 121.
Repertoire
To be selected from:
- TBA