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Fall 2012 Ensemble Audition Music

Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, and Philharmonic auditions are planned to take place the first 3 days of Fall semester, August 27-29 (strings Wednesday 29th). More information and sign-up sheets will be posted near the Large Ensemble Office, MB 156. Note that Choral Audition information will be posted as soon as possible.

Wind and Percussion Audition Information

Choral information is included within the Choral link, below

  1. All wind and percussion students must appear for large ensemble auditions. Please plan to audition, and prepare ALL audition materials thoroughly.
  2. Please make every effort to audition during the time frame designated for your instrument. Doing so gives you the best opportunity for the conductors to accurately assess your skills as compared to your colleagues.
  3. Professional attire is expected.
  4. Bring a copy of your class schedule to the auditions. The conductors may ask for it if needed.
  5. Arrive early for your scheduled time. Be prepared to play early if requested to do so.

Choral

Winds

  • Flute Those auditioning for Philharmonic prepare all pages. Those auditioning for Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony skip first two pages. 
  • Oboe Those auditioning for Philharmonic prepare all pages. Those auditioning for Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony skip first two pages.
  • Clarinet Those auditioning for Philharmonic prepare all pages. Those auditioning for Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony skip first two pages.
  • Bassoon Those auditioning for Philharmonic prepare all pages. Those auditioning for Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony skip first two pages.
  • Saxophone
  • Trumpet  Those auditioning for Philharmonic prepare all pages. Those auditioning for Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony skip first two pages.
  • Horn  Those auditioning for Philharmonic prepare all pages. Those auditioning for Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony skip first page.
  • Tenor Trombone  Those auditioning for Philharmonic prepare all pages. Those auditioning for Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony skip first page.
  • Bass Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba

Percussion

Strings

String players should prepare an excerpt from a solo work (less than two minutes) and the audition music for your instrument, below.