Conductor leading the UC Davis Concert Band during a live performance, with musicians seated on stage playing wind instruments.

Concert Bands

Concert Band Opportunities at UC Davis

Whether you're looking for a high-intensity performance environment or a relaxed way to keep playing with friends, UC Davis offers a variety of concert wind bands to fit your schedule and skill level. In addition to the marching band, the concert bands on campus provide a space to refine your craft, perform masterworks, and stay connected with the University music community.

University Campus Band

The University Campus Band is a non-auditioned group that primarily serves as the “concert wing” of the UC Davis Marching Band, with a majority of its membership being Aggie Band members. However, the University Campus Band is open to the entire UC Davis community, including students, faculty, staff, and community members.

  • Directors: Dr. Garrett Rigsby and Matthew Okumoto
  • Availability: Winter and Spring Quarters
  • Credit: Available as an Independent Group Study (MUS 198)
  • Performance: Each term culminates in a public performance with the Concert Band at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.

Ensemble Split & Rehearsals

Due to its growth, the ensemble is now split into two equivalent bands based on student availability and instrumentation balance:

  • Campus Gold Band: Fridays, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
  • Campus Blue Band: Fridays, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Room 105, Music Building

Repertoire: Grades three to five, using full wind ensemble instrumentation. Pianists, harp, and string bass players are highly encouraged to participate!

Upcoming Performances

  • Winter Concert: Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Jackson Hall
  • Spring Concert: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Jackson Hall

Spring Quarter 2026 Repertoire

Campus Gold Band (Dr. Garrett Rigsby, conductor)

  • Persian Dance No. 2 – Amir Molookpour
  • Blue and Green Music – Samuel Hazo
  • The Last Hivemind II - Shuying Li
  • Symphony No. 4 for Winds and Percussion – Andrew Boysen Jr. 

Campus Blue Band (Matthew Okumoto, conductor)

  • The Cave You Fear – Michael Markowski
  • The Bonsai Tree – Julie Giroux
  • Elements (Petite Symphony) – Brian Balmages

How to Join

The easiest way to join is to fill out the signup form below. Students can also register for course credit through MUS 198.

UCD Campus Band Signup & Ensemble Preference – Spring 2026

Questions? Please email Dr. Rigsby for CRN and registration information.

University Concert Band (UC Davis Music Department)

The UC Davis Concert Band is an auditioned, wind-symphony-sized group of approximately 55 musicians that performs core wind band repertoire alongside standard contemporary literature. As a premier ensemble within the UC Davis Music Department, the Concert Band is proud to include students from over 30 different majors and minors, as well as faculty, alumni, and community members. For more information on audition requirements, sign-up times, and current repertoire, please visit the UC Davis Concert Band Webpage.