Audition Information by Ensemble
Symphony Orchestra & Concert Orchestra (Strings Only)
If you would like to join the Concert Orchestra, an audition is not required. Simply register for MU 206.
FALL 2024 Audition Excerpts for University Symphony Orchestra
- Violin: Brahms, Academic Overture
- Violin: Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker Suite No. 1
- Viola: Brahms, Academic Overture
- Viola: Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker Suite No. 1
- Cello: Brahms, Academic Overture (Excerpt 1)
- Cello: Brahms, Academic Overture (Excerpt 2)
- Cello: Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker Suite No. 1
- Double Bass: Brahms, Academic Overture
- Double Bass: Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker Suite No. 1
Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra (Winds, Percussion Only)
FALL 2024 Audition Excerpts
Chamber Choir and Concert Choir
Auditions will include:
- Basic vocalizing (assessing range, pitch, tone quality, etc.)
- Aural recall - usually 3-4 examples increasing in difficulty
- Sight-reading - singing your part on a piece we select using whichever method you're most comfortable with (solfege, neutral syllable, text, etc.)
- You do not need a prepared piece