UNM Bands

Zia Marching Band Fiesta is 2 days away!

Zia Marching Band Fiesta Sponsored by the University of New Mexico Spirit Marching Band, the mission of the Zia Marching Band Fiesta is as follows:

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Come and experience a day with the Spirit Marching Band!

🎺 Calling All High School Band Students! 🥁

We’re thrilled to announce UNM’s 2nd Annual High School Band Day at University Stadium! 🎉

Join the Spirit Marching Band for an unforgettable, music-filled day on Saturday, September 6, 2025, as we kick off the first home football game of the season!

📣 Open to all high school band members (grades 9–12), including colorguard and drumline.
🎶 Experience the excitement of performing in a collegiate stadium and be part of the game day energy!

📍 Where: University Stadium, UNM
📅 When: Saturday, September 6, 2025
🏈 Event: UNM’s First Home Football Game

Don’t miss this chance to perform, connect, and celebrate the power of music with fellow students from across the city and state!

https://www.unm.edu/~bands/HighSchoolBandDay.html

🎶 Fall 2025 Auditions Are Here! 🎶

Calling all Wind, Brass, Percussion, String Bass*, and Piano musicians! Audition materials are now available for:

🎼 Wind Symphony
🎼 Symphonic Band
🎼 Symphony Orchestra

📅 Auditions will take place August 13–15 in Keller Hall.
📝 Sign-ups begin August 1 — contact Mikal Stober at [email protected] or call 505-277-8998.
📬 Messages will be answered in the order received.

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]!

*String Bass audition is for Wind Symphony ONLY. Symphony Orchestra is a different audition process. Follow the link below!*

UNM Band Events Auditions will be set up for 10-minute slots. Scheduling begins on August 1, 2025 by contacting Mikal Stober at [email protected], 505-277-8998, or stop by the Band suite CFA B125.

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ATTN: Auditions for Jazz Bands and Combos Sign-ups is Open!

Jazz Bands and combos auditions will be held on Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16. You can email [email protected] or call the office at 505-277-8998 to schedule your audition!

Here is a link to the audition material:

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ATTN: Woodwinds, brass, and percussion! Auditions Sign-ups are Open!! Email [email protected] or call 505-277-8998 to schedule your time!

Link to the audition materials:
https://www.unm.edu/~bands/Auditions.html

Sign ups are open for anyone interested in auditioning for Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Symphony Orchestra. The auditions will take place on August 12 - 14. Percussionist will only be available to sign up in the morning of August 14.

Any bass or piano players interested in auditioning for Wind Symphony, please sign up for any of the dates mentioned above!

Questions? Email [email protected]

UNM Band Events Auditions will be set up for 10-minute slots. Scheduling begins on August 1, 2024 by contacting Mikal Thompson at [email protected], 505-277-8998, or stop by the Band suite CFA B125.

🎉Congratulations to this year's graduates! 🎉

Wishing you all the best as you embark on your future endeavors.

We look forward to celebrating with you this Friday at Embassy Suites for the Center for the Arts Convocation and on Saturday at The Pit for the University Commencement. See you there!

🐺Go Lobos!🐺

🎶 Calling all aspiring wind conductors and educators! 🎶

We're thrilled to unveil our inaugural Wind Conducting and Teaching Workshop! Spaces are still up for grabs!

Join us for a dynamic experience featuring three tiers of participation, tailored instruction, hands-on band collaboration, and networking opportunities to foster enriching conversations on conducting and teaching. Don't miss out—reserve your spot now!

https://mailchi.mp/fedec3c4fd3d/unm-wind-conducting-teaching-workshop