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Concert Bands

Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble consists of the most outstanding wind and percussion students, selected by audition, at the University of North Dakota. Promoting the finest in wind literature available, the ensemble performs with nationally renowned guest conductors and soloists, and has premiered new works for winds and percussion. They tour regularly and have established a reputation for musical excellence through state, regional and national conference appearances.

MUSC 270
MW 3-3:50 p.m. and TTH 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Director: Dr. James Popejoy

  • Concert Band Audition Information
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University Band

Members of the University Band come from many different academic disciplines and enjoy the opportunity to grow musically throughout their college years. The group performs several concerts during each academic year. In lieu of a formal audition, a short playing interview to determine part assignments is scheduled at the beginning of each semester.

MUSC 271
TTH 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Director: Dr. James Popejoy

  • Concert Band Audition Information
  • Concert Band Repertoire

Director of Bands

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James Popejoy
DMA
Professor, Director of Bands
Specialties: Bands, Conducting, Literature, Pedagogy
  • james.popejoy@UND.edu
  • 701.777.2815
  • Hughes Fine Arts Center Room 126
    Grand Forks ND 58202-7125
Music Department
Hughes Fine Arts Center Room 110
3350 Campus Rd Stop 7125
Grand Forks, ND 58202
P 701.777.2644
UND.music@UND.edu

 

Music Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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