Bands
Find your musical path with UNC Bands.
Our Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band give you a challenging experience where you’ll refine your skills as you delve into demanding repertoire. In Concert Band, you’ll find a supportive environment to explore diverse band music with friends. And Pride of the Rockies Marching Band is all about energy and school spirit. You’ll perform at games and special events as part of an exciting team that represents our school on campus and away.
UNC Bands hosts the Colorado All-State Band Festival every year.
See more about Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band & Concert Band
Wind Bands
Wind Ensemble
Our Wind Ensemble is directed by Wesley J. Broadnax with help from doctoral students. In this top group, you’ll play challenging wind music, often with one player per part. The group is made up of woodwinds (including saxophones), brass, percussion and keyboards.
Open to all UNC majors, audition required
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is a large group that performs outstanding wind ensemble and band music. You’ll explore both classic pieces and newer compositions.
Open to all UNC majors, audition required
Concert Band
The Concert Band offers you a chance to explore and perform a wide variety of band music. You don’t need to audition to join the band unless you’re a music major, but you’ll do a seating audition early in the semester.
Open to all UNC majors, no audition needed for non-music majors
Hear the UNC Wind Ensemble
Pride of the Rockies Marching Band
Band Camp & Registration
See the Marching Band Camp Schedule and register for this week-long schedule of rehearsals and team-building that takes place right before classes start in August.
Contact: Fredrick Brown
Pride of the Rockies Season Schedule
We play at UNC home football games, some away games and other special campus and Greeley events.
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Kappa Kappa Psi
Pride of the Rockies Marching Band is assisted by the Alpha Theta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi—the national honorary band fraternity dedicated to the service and advancement of university bands throughout the nation. The Alpha Theta chapter is a co-ed collection of music majors, non-music majors, leaders and wonderful musicians. Through musicianship, leadership, brotherhood and service, we take pride in finding opportunities to help the band grow. We set up for rehearsals and concerts, lead a variety of service projects, help organize Colorado All-State Bands and provide fun social events during the marching season. Kappa Kappa Psi a great opportunity to make connections, grow in leadership and build lifelong friendships. We are excited to have you at band camp and can’t wait for an amazing marching season!
Marching Band Frequently Asked Questions
A: Nope! The Pride welcomes participants of all majors.
A: Nope! The Pride accepts anyone who is interested and wants to have fun! There will be a seat placement audition during band camp, but anyone is welcome to join.
A: To officially become a member, you must register for the class (MUS 292/492) and complete the Marching Band Registration form above. Rehearsals/classes meet during the fall semester on Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Other time commitments include band bamp (required), home football games, homecoming parade and bonfire, and 1 away trip.
A: College bands typically don’t compete. The Pride of the Rockies is a fun and exciting non-competitive organization built on showmanship, teamwork, and musicianship of the members.
A: Yes. We reestablished our color guard Fall 2025 and are looking to continue to grow the program. If you are interested in auditioning, please contact Dr. Brown.
A: Yes. We usually hold clinics in the Spring to offer students an opportunity to building their skill level. However, a formal audition is required to gauge ability and solidify the line.
See What the Bands are Doing
Meet Our Band Directors
Wesley Broadnax
Associate Professor of Music, Director of Bands
Fredrick Brown
Assistant Professor of Music, Associate Director of Bands