MUSP 2800 University Wind Ensemble

Performance Course. Audition required The University Wind Ensemble is a select ensemble of 46 woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists whose membership is determined by competitive audition or by invitation of the conductor. Members are highly skilled and highly motivated student musicians for whom making music is a personal priority. The ensemble performs wind literature of the highest quality and challenge. The University Wind Ensemble serves as the parent group for the performance of a wide variety of chamber music. The University Wind Ensemble is a full-year commitment.

Course overview

Department
Music Performance
School
MCAS
Credits
0
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall, Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
Audition required.

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Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.45 / 5 · Very Good
58 responses
Instructor rating
4.49 / 5 · Very Good
58 responses
Terms evaluated
2
Most recent: Fall 2025

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Fall 2025Sebastian Bonaiuto4.54.64.44.54.34.54.44.71–3 hrs/week25 of 29
Spring 2024Sebastian Bonaiuto4.44.44.64.74.54.64.54.94–6 hrs/week33 of 40

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · David P Healey · Conte Forum Band Room 213;M 06:30PM-08:30PM <br/> W 05:15PM-06:30PM · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · David P Healey · Conte Forum - Band Room;M 05:15PM-06:30PM;W 04:15PM-06:30PM · Offered