Do you play an instrument? Wilkes has performance opportunities for you! Orchestra, Pep Band, Civic Band (Concert Band), and Jazz Ensemble are all looking for more students to join. Students in the instrumental program have access to school instruments, storage lockers for personal instruments, unique opportunities such as the annual PA Intercollegiate Band, Wilkes University General Education credit (all ensembles except Pep Band), and more! See details below:
Instruments and Lockers: Anyone in at least one of the ensembles below may request a school owned instrument to use or a locker to store their personal instrument by filling out this form: Instrument and Locker Request Form
Wilkes University Civic Band: Open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Symphonic Concert Band: Flutes, Oboes, Bassoons, Clarinets, Saxophones, Horns, Trumpets, Trombones, Euphoniums/Baritones, Tubas, and Percussion
- MUS 121 (0 or 1 Credit)
- Rehearsals are Wednesdays 6:30p to 9p
- Student “auditions” (just low-stress listenings to check in) are Wednesday August 27th or virtual before then. (More info on the form below)
- First rehearsal is Wednesday September 3rd in DDD 041
- Dress Rehearsal is Wednesday November 19th
- Concert is at 7:30p on Wednesday December 3rd
- Those interested and able, please read and fill out this form by 12:00pm Wednesday August 27th (same day as auditions): Civic Band Participation Form
Wilkes University Jazz Ensemble: Open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Big Band Jazz Ensemble: Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Percussion (primarily drum kit)
- MUS 127 (0 or 1 Credit)
- Rehearsals are Thursdays 6:30p-9p
- Student and new community member auditions are Thursday August 28th. In person auditions are required. (Information on the form below)
- First rehearsal is Thursday September 11th in DDD 041
- Dress rehearsal is Tuesday November 25th
- Concert is at 7:30p on Thursday December 4th
- Those interested and able, please read and fill out this form by 12:00pm Thursday August 29th (same day as auditions): Jazz Ensemble Participation Form
Wilkes University Pep Band: Open to all students and recent alumni.
Athletic Band: Flutes, clarinets, saxophones, mellophones, trumpets, trombones, baritones, tubas, basses, strings, percussion (snare, bass drum, cymbals, and mallets).
- MUS 198 (0 or 1 Credit)
- Rehearsals are Tuesdays 6:30p-8p, a rehearsal schedule will be provided
- This is a non-auditioned group, open to all students
- First meeting will be Tuesday August 26th at 6:30pm in the DDD 041
- Plays at most home football games, and some home basketball and hockey games
- Those that are interested and able, please contact Professor Scott Walter at scott.walter@wilkes.edu
Wilkes University Chamber Orchestra: Open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Symphony Orchestra: Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, Flutes, Oboes, Bassoons, Clarinets, Horns, Trumpets, Trombones, Tubas, Percussion
- MUS 132 (0 or 1 Credit)
- Rehearsals are Mondays 6:30p to 9p in DDD 041
- Concert is Monday December 1st at 7:30pm
- To join: Contact Professor John Vaida at john.vaida@wilkes.edu
Hope to see you in our ensembles this fall! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you!
Dr. Graham