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.
Spring 2026 University Symphony Orchestra Audition Excerpts Coming in December
- Bass
- Cello
- Viola
- Violin
You can contact Dr. Waddell if you have questions.
Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra (Winds, Percussion Only)
Spring 2026 Audition Excerpts Coming in December
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet
- Bass Clarinet
- Bassoon
- Saxophone
- Trumpet
- Horn
- Tenor Trombone
- Bass Trombone
- Euphonium
- Tuba
- Percussion
Chamber Choir and Concert Choir
Fall 2025 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
Auditions will take place the first three days of the semester, August 25-27. Please visit csuchoirs.youcanbook.me to sign up.
Jazz Ensembles
Spring 2026 Jazz Audition Excerpts
- Jazz Improvisation Chord Changes (required for combo placement, optional for jazz ensemble placement)
- Saxophone
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Bass
- Guitar
- Piano
- Improv play-along audio files: These audio files are accompaniment for students who wish to submit the improv portion of the jazz audition to be considered for combos (not mandatory for everyone auditioning).