The University of Iowa offers three concert bands each semester. The Symphony Band, conducted by Dr. Richard Mark Heidel, and the Concert Band, conducted by Kevin Kastens, are open to all students, regardless of major, by audition only. All new wind and percussion majors are expected to audition for Symphony Band or Concert Band. Auditions for these two ensembles are held during the first week of classes and may be arranged by contacting University Bands.
The 70-member Concert Band (25:194, Section 2, 1 hour
credit) performs one concert during the fall semester and two
concerts during the spring semester. This ensemble rehearses from
3:45 - 5:30 Monday (and Wednesday after the football season) during
the fall semester and 3:45 - 5:00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday
during the spring semester.
