University of Arizona
College of Fine Arts - School of Music

Ensemble Auditions

Auditioning for School of Music Ensembles

Instrumental Ensembles

Auditions are required for placement into the following School of Music ensembles:

  • Wind Ensemble
  • Wind Symphony
  • Symphony Orchestra (more info)
  • Philharmonic Orchestra (more info)
  • Chamber Winds

This site contains information, audition materials, and the audition registration form for all Large Instrumental Ensemble Auditions.

Choral Ensembles

Choral placement information can be found on the Choral Studies website.

Exceptions

All University of Arizona students are required to audition for the ensembles listed under “Instrumental Ensembles” on this page (regardless of major), and these auditions occur only in the fall. However, auditions are not required to participate in our fall and spring semesters’ Symphonic Band, but you will complete a brief playing interview to determine part assignment at the first class meeting.

Pride of Arizona and Pep Band audition information is found on the Pride of Arizona website.

Percussion auditions for all ensemble placement are arranged through the Percussion Studio.

Jazz Area audition information can be found at the UA Jazz website.

 

Enrolling

You can enroll in any of the listed ensembles prior to your audition. However, since you won’t know the exact course you’re in until AFTER the audition, you may need to add/drop course(s) according to your placement.

Please keep an eye on your audition result posted in the west wing of the School of Music building and make the according change(s) to your class roster right away to avoid incurring late add/drop charges or additional issues with enrollment in UAccess.

Instrumental Ensemble Auditions

How To Schedule

Find your instrument in the list below to download audition repertoire, and schedule your audition with the form linked below.

The deadline for fall ensemble registration has passed.

For those still requiring an audition, fill out the registration form and plan to attend the audition window for your instrument.  You name will be added in the order received.

Deadline

Register by Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 9:00 am MST.

Individual audition times will be finalized after this deadline.

Audition Material 2024

Download the audition material for your instrument below. See the top of the page for instructions on scheduling your audition.

Flute/Piccolo

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Music Room 162
9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Oboe

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Music Room 170
1:00 pm - 2:10 pm

Bassoon

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Music Room 170
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Clarinet (All)

Friday, August 23, 2024
Music Room 162
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Saxophone (All)

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Music Room 162
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Trumpet

Friday, August 23, 2024
Music Room 162
9:30 am - 11:10 am

Horn

Sunday, August 25, 2024
Music Room 162
12:30 pm - 1:40 pm

Trombone

Sunday, August 25, 2024
Music Room 170
1:55 pm - 3:15 pm

Tuba/Euphonium

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Music Room 162
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Percussion

Auditions to be scheduled through the Percussion Studio.

Harp

Auditions to be determined through the Harp Studio

Violin

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Music Room 146
8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Viola

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Music Room 146
12:30 pm - 2:35 pm

Cello

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Music Room 146
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Bass

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Music Room 170
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm