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.
For information about joining orchestra, please contact Dr. Waddell.
Fall 2026 Audition ExcerptsÂ
- Bass
- Cello
- Guitar
- Viola
- Violin
Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra (Winds, Percussion Only)
If you would like to join the Concert Band, an audition is not required. Simply register for MU 205.
Chamber Choir and Concert Choir
If you are interested in joining an auditioned choir for Spring 2026, please contact Dr. Nathan Payant.
Fall 2026 Auditions will include:
- Vocal solo: Approximately 1-minute (no more than a minute) of your favorite choral song, art song, folk song, classical song (to be sung a cappella)
- 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.)
Auditions will take place during the first three days of the semester.
Jazz Ensembles
Fall 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).
- Complete Improv Backing Track (Full)
- Improv Track (No bass) - for bassists
- Improv Track (No piano) - for compers (No Piano)