Welcome!

The University of Kentucky Bands are an integral part of the extensive activities of the Winds, Percussion and Jazz Division of the School of Music, offering three concert bands, the Wildcat Marching Band and Basketball Pep Band, and several jazz and percussion ensembles. University Bands is part of the College of Fine Arts and the UK School of Music.

 

Students from all academic disciplines are invited to participate in the UK Band program as membership in all of our bands is open to any interested and qualified University of Kentucky student regardless of major. We invite you to browse our website and learn more about the bands, faculty, graduate teaching assistants, repertoire, auditions, and special activities and events. Enjoy your visit!

 

For information or questions, contact us at:

 

University Bands
33 Fine Arts Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0022

 

Office phone: (859) 257-BAND (2263)
Office fax: (859) 257-8192
Click here to send an email to the UK Bands.

 

 

Band News and Announcements

UK Bands to host West Point Chamber Winds

The University of Kentucky Bands are pleased to host an upcoming performance by the West Point Chamber Players, Friday, January 27, in the Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall. This concert will serve as the final performance on a concert tour that will include performances at the University of Cincinnati, Indiana University, and the University of Louisville. The program will include works by Strauss and Chagrin.

 

Admission is free and open to the public.

 

Please check our Coming Events page for more information.

 

JACK High School Jazz Ensemble Information Now Available

Click here to download (PDF).

 

UK Band audio and video recordings are now available!

 

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Click here to order the UK Pep Band CD.

 

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Click here to order the 2009 Band Spectacular DVD.