University of Kentucky Bands

09/30/2026

The University of Kentucky Symphony Band and Concert Band - Radiance
October 18, 2026
7:30pm
Singletary Concert Hall

Join two of our fantastic ensembles on a joint concert. Concert Band will take the stage for the first time this semester! We are excited to share an uplifting program with you!

Find tickets here: https://finearts.uky.edu/music/events/uk-symphony-band-uk-concert-band-present-radiance

09/29/2026

We have been so busy recently and have so many projects to share with you! Join our mailing list through our LinkTree or this link!

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09/28/2026

The University of Kentucky Wind Symphony - Spanish Dances II
October 18, 2026
3:00pm
Singletary Concert Hall

Join UK Bands in welcoming Guest Composer, Luis Serrano Alarcon to the WORLD PREMIERE of his piece, Spanish Dances Book 2.

Tickets are available here: https://finearts.uky.edu/music/events/uk-wind-symphony-presents-dances-across-world

09/24/2026

Mark your calendars! We are proud to announce our George R. Boulden Honor Band Festival, where we will have esteemed conductors Bradley Genevro, Chandler Wilson, and Teresa Elliot! Applications for auditions and nominations will be released on October 1, 2026!

09/23/2026

Mark your calendars! UK Bands are proud to announce our George R. Boulden Honor Band Festival, where we will have esteemed conductors Bradley Genevro, Chandler Wilson, and Teresa Elliot! Applications for auditions and nominations will be released on October 1, 2026!

09/22/2026

You can do both! It is possible to love the energetic atmosphere of athletic bands AND refine your musicianship in our concert ensembles. Pictured, we have four fantastic students to shout out who dedicate time, energy, and positivity into our entire UK Bands program!
Raina Samosorn - WMB Saxophone, Symphony Band Saxophone, and Concert Band Oboe
Seb Croteau - WMB Trombone and Concert Band Bass Trombone
Noah Atkinson - WMB Trombone and Concert Band Trombone
Jalen Callahan - WMB Drumline and Concert Band Percussion

Get the most out of your UK Bands experience at the University of Kentucky! Contact [email protected] to learn more!

09/18/2026

Registration is LIVE! Find the registration link here: https://finearts.uky.edu/music/events/uk-concert-band-festival

University of Kentucky Bands Concert Band Festival, presented by Music for All and the College of Fine Arts. This is Kentucky’s premier concert band festival in conjunction with Music for All. The Festival gives middle and high school bands the opportunity to perform for and receive feedback from clinicians from band programs of high merit around the country.

Each performing ensemble will receive:
A performance opportunity in the Singletary Concert Hall
Recorded evaluations and comments from our clinicians
A post-performance clinic with one of our clinicians
A high-quality performance recording
A participation plaque

09/17/2026

Did you notice how the video is silent?
The audio we wanted to use doesn’t even exist yet!
The UK Wind Symphony is preparing the world premiere (🙀🌎) of Luis Serrano Alarcon’s Spanish Dances Second Book! Stay tuned for more details, and save the date for October 18 at 3:00 pm! 🎵💙

09/15/2026

Do you recognize this building? 🔨

This photo was taken from the Patterson Office Tower, during its construction on September 13, 1977. Any guesses on what it became?

09/15/2026