Spring 2025 Concert Ensemble Audition Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Auditions are held for all students who wish to perform in a concert ensemble during the spring semester (Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony and Concert Band). Auditions are for ensemble placement and part assignment.
• If you are a member of the Fall 24 Wind Symphony, you will need to audition for a Spring 25 ensemble.
• If you are the recipient of a University Marching Band Grant, you will need to audition for a Spring 25 ensemble (spring ensemble participation is a requirement of the grant).
• If you are a member of the Fall 24 Wind Ensemble, you do not need to re-audition.
• Percussionists will not follow this audition process. Please contact Dr. Snow or Dr. Boswell directly.
AUDITIONING FOR AN ENSEMBLE
All auditions will take place the last week of classes:
Tuesday, December - 3, 2:00-6:00pm
Thursday, December - 5, 2:00-6:00pm
Students must sign up for an audition time. Sign-up sheets will be posted on the Band Office windows in Wehr Band Hall on Monday, November 18.
AUDITION MATERIAL
Please prepare all excerpts to the best of your ability. If you are unable to perform an excerpt at the indicated metronome marking, please play at a tempo that you can be successful. Recordings for all excerpts can be found online via a simple google or youtube search.
Students will audition with two exercises (lyrical and technical).
- Flute Audition Excerpts
- Oboe Audition Excerpts
- Clarinet Audition Excerpts
- Saxophone Audition Excerpts
- Horn Audition Excerpts
- Trumpet Audition Excerpts
- Trombone Audition Excerpts
- Euphonium Audition Excerpts
- Tuba Audition Excerpts
QUESTIONS
If you have questions regarding excerpts or the audition process for Brass, Woodwinds or Percussion, please email Dr. Snow.