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Play an instrument? Join the Band! Pep Band, Civic Band, and Jazz Start Soon!

Play an instrument? Join the Band! Wilkes University Pep Band, Civic Band, and Jazz Ensemble Start Soon!
Pep Band
  • Open to Students
  • Rehearsals are Tuesdays 6:30p-8:30p
  • Our first rehearsal is Tuesday January 14th at 6:30pm.
  • No audition required. Just follow these three steps:
Civic Band
  • Open to Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community Members
  • Rehearsals are Wednesdays 6:30p-9p
  • “Auditions” required for new members, but are just a away to meet you. Nothing stressful.
  • First rehearsal is Wednesday January 22nd at 6:30pm
  • Concert is Wednesday April 30th at 7:30pm
  • Anyone in the Fall 2024 Civic Band does not have to re-audition, but seating placement cannot be guaranteed.
  • Everyone who plans to join Civic Band, please fill out this form by 10:00pm January 15th: https://forms.gle/eYLZgbhpW6te6oNu8
  • New members can find audition instructions on the form above.
Jazz Ensemble
  • Open to Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community Members
  • Rehearsals are Thursdays 6:30p-9p
  • “Auditions” required for new members, but are just a away to meet you. Nothing stressful.
  • First rehearsal is Thursday January 23rd at 6:30pm
  • Concert is Tuesday April 29th at 7:30pm
  • Anyone in the Fall 2023 Jazz Ensemble, does not have to re-audition.
  • Everyone who is interested in jazz ensemble, please fill out this form by 5:00pm January 16th: https://forms.gle/9b7gUN1ev7z1bY929
  • New members can find audition instructions in the form above.
  • Right now this ensemble consists of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and rhythm section. We are in particular need of trombones and trumpets, but others are welcome to audition.
Instrument Loans:
  • Wilkes Students: If you need an instrument to perform with either ensemble, please fill out the form found here (NOTE: School instruments are limited): https://forms.gle/fbkkxYUijT5K9j3B6