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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 it is busy
preparing for a featured tour and 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.
