The University of Saskatchewan Wind Orchestra is the premier large instrumental ensemble on campus and is open by audition to all university students who play wind or percussion instruments. Established in 1974, the ensemble rehearses twice a week and performs a wide variety of wind repertoire. The group has established an impressive regional, national and international reputation, having performed in Canada, The United States, and Europe. Notable conference and festival performances include the Canadian Music Educators Association Conference, Texas Music Educators Association Conference, World Music Contest, and the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles Conference.

The ensemble is committed to performing and supporting contemporary music, regularly embarking on new commissions and consortia. The ensemble recently recorded an entire album of Peter Meechan’s music (Skyscapes), and has given both Canadian and world premieres of works by composers such as Elizabeth Raum, Paul Suchan, Dinuk Wijeratne, James M. David, Jeff Presslaff, and Tom Davoren. In addition, the ensemble has hosted world-class guest soloists in a variety of performances. Recent appearances include Ian MacDougall (Trombone), Frederick Hemke (Saxophone), Allen Vizzutti (Trumpet), and TorQ Percussion
Quartet.

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U of S Student Participants must register through PAWS to participate in the ensemble.

for the ZERO CREDIT course:
Undergrads: MUAP 120.0 (03)
Grads: MUAP 800.0 (03)

or the FOR CREDIT course:
Undergrads: MUAP 201.1 (01)
Grads: MUAP 811.1 (01)

All rehearsals are in Quance Theatre, T/TH at 4:15 – 6:00 pm. 

If you have any questions, or do not have access to an instrument, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Mark Tse at mark.tse@usask.ca.

Thank you for your interest in the 2025-26 USWO! Auditions for the 2025-26 Wind Orchestra will occur through September 2-5. 

• 1. Sign Up Questionnaire
• 2. Register on PAWS
• 3. Audition Music

• Auditions will comprise of an excerpt found in the above folder titled "Audition Music" and a sight-reading portion
• Piccolo flute auditions need to play both the piccolo and flute auditions.
• Bass clarinetists will audition with the clarinet music
• All saxophones will audition with the alto saxophone music
• Percussionists will prepare both the mallet and snare part
• Some excerpts have two parts: look out for the arrow that connects the two sections
• Perform the excerpts at the given tempo

Can I still participate in Wind Orchestra if I am a non-music major?
YES