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
We want you to march with the 2010 Wildcat Marching Band!
"Early Week" (Band Camp) is scheduled for August 15-21, and
August 23-24, 2010.
Click here to download the Early Week information packet. (PDF)
Click here to get more information about the WMB.
Click here to complete the online Intent to March form.
Click here for more information about audition dates/requirements.
Dates announced for Kentucky Band Camp and
Jim Campbell Drum Camp
Are you looking for a great way to improve your leadership skills or to develop your percussion chops over the summer? Then come to the Kentucky Band Camp, or Jim Campbell's Drum Camp! Held during the week of June 13, these camps are an excellent way to keep yourself in shape so you are ready to go when camp starts in August.
Click here for more information about the Kentucky Band Camp.
Click here for more information about Jim Campbell's Drum Camp.
UK Band audio and video recordings are now available!
Click here to order the UK Pep Band CD.
Click here to order the 2009 Band Spectacular DVD.
