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The University of Delaware Wind Ensemble (UDWE) is the premier wind band at the University of Delaware and is comprised of approximately 50 of the finest woodwind, brass, and percussion student performers in the School of Music.
The UD Wind Ensemble is dedicated to presenting a wide variety of repertoire—both full ensemble and chamber, from 17th century through the present day, established works in the band repertory to cutting edge contemporary literature. The ensemble is committed to artistic collaboration, and regularly works with School of Music faculty artists, guest performers, composers, and conductors, as well as non-musician artists and scholars. Additionally, the ensemble dedicates significant effort to the support of secondary school musicians, regularly inviting student groups to join the UDWE for side-by-side rehearsal and performance experiences.
The UDWE is committed to supporting the continued development of quality literature for winds, having led and participated in numerous commissions by a diverse collection of composers. Recently, the UDWE completed a successful performance tour of Spain, giving concerts to sold-out audiences in Barcelona, Valencia, and Granada, as well as an invited performance at the 2019 Úbeda Festival of Music and Dance.
The ensemble was selected to perform at the 2020 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Eastern Division Conference, and recently gave an invited performance at the 2022 World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) Conference in Prague. The UDWE is honored to have won second place in the 2021 American Prize for Band/Wind Ensemble Performance College/University Division.
