Graduate Students



The University of Notre Dame Band proudly welcomes graduate students to perform in a variety of our ensembles! Musicians at the Masters, Doctoral, and post-Doctoral levels join the undergraduate students to comprise a program more than 600 strong. 

With numerous options in the fall and spring semesters (in addition to our popular Summer Band program), there are performance opportunities to fit a wide array of schedules. Students pursuing graduate degrees at Saint Mary's College are invited to participate in our band program as well! Courses may be taken for credit - please see your respective institution's Schedule of Classes for registration information.

Below is a summary of ensembles available to graduate students:

(*denotes a required audition. Please email one of the directors on the Contact page for more information)

Fall Semester
Marching Band (Mon-Thurs, 6:30-8:00PM, Friday events on Game Weekends, Saturday Game-days)
University Band (Mondays, 8:00-9:15PM)
Symphonic Band* (Thursdays, 5:00-6:15PM)
Symphonic Winds* (Thursdays, 5:00-6:15PM)
Jazz Band I* (Mondays, 8:15-9:00PM)
Jazz Band II* (Wednesdays, 8:15-9:00PM)
New Orleans Brass Band* (Variable, contact Matt Merten for more information)
Varsity Band - Men's/Women's Basketball or Hockey (Variable)

Spring Semester
University Band (Mondays, 7:30-9:00PM)
Symphonic Band* (Tues/Thurs, 6:00-7:15PM)
Symphonic Winds* (Mon/Wed5:00-6:15PM)
Jazz Band I* (Mondays, 7:30-9:00PM)
Jazz Band II* (Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00PM)
New Orleans Brass Band* (Variable, contact Matt Merten for more information)
Varsity Band - Men's/Women's Basketball or Hockey (Variable)
Section Ensembles - Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Double Reed, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba/Euphonium, Percussion Ensemble (Variable)

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