Band, Orchestra, IME – Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion Auditions

Winds and Percussion - Band and Orchestra Auditions

Two separate auditions are offered. Read below to determine the appropriate audition for you to take.

ADVANCED AUDITION for Woodwinds-Brass-Percussion

Sunday, August 20 and Monday, August 21, 2023

For placement in the following upper-level ensembles:

• Symphony Orchestra (Rehearsals: TR 1:00-3:50 PM)
• Philharmonia Orchestra (Rehearsals: MW 3:00-4:50 PM)
• Illinois Wind Symphony (Rehearsals: MW 1:00-3:50 PM)
• Wind Orchestra (Rehearsals: TR 1:00-2:50 PM)
• Illinois Modern Ensemble (Rehearsals: MW 4:00-5:50 PM)

Eligibility

The Advanced Audition is required for all woodwind, brass and percussion BMUS, BME, BMA, MM, and DMA music majors in the School of Music who must register for a major ensemble each semester as part of their degree program.

BA in Music and BS (CS+Music) majors and all non-music majors with all-state level profile, are encouraged to audition for the upper ensembles!

Advanced Audition – Woodwind-Brass-Percussion Schedule

• Sunday, August 20
  1. Flutes (2:00-5:00 pm)     Tryon Festival Theatre in KCPA
  2. Oboes (2:00-4:00 pm)     Foellinger Great Hall in KCPA
  3. Clarinets (6:00-8:45 pm)     Tryon Festival Theatre in KCPA
  4. Saxophones (6:00-8:00 pm)     Foellinger Great Hall in KCPA

• Monday, August 21
  1. Horns (12:00-2:30 pm)     Tryon Festival Theatre in KCPA
  2. Bassoons (1:00-2:00 pm)     Foellinger Great Hall in KCPA
  3. Trombones (3:00-4:30 pm)     Foellinger Great Hall in KCPA
  4. Euphoniums/Tubas (3:30-5:30 pm)     Tryon Festival Theatre in KCPA
  5. Percussion (5:30-6:00 pm)   Freelance Audition  only, Foellinger Great Hall in KCPA
  6. Percussion (6:15-9:00 pm)   Foellinger Great Hall in KCPA
  7. Trumpets (6:30-9:30 pm)     Tryon Festival Theatre in KCPA

Audition Process

1. Download the audition excerpts for your instrument.
2. Signup is now closed, walk-ins are welcome to report at the start of the time block listed above.

You will be asked to complete a paper form upon arrival at the audition. Be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes early and bring your fall class schedule with you!

STANDARD AUDITION for Woodwinds-Brass-Percussion

For non-music majors for placement in:

Hindsley Symphonic Band (Rehearsals: TR 3:00-4:50 PM)
University Band (Rehearsals: M 7:00-8:50 PM)
Campus Band (Spring only: W 7:00-8:50 PM)

Eligibility

Currently enrolled U of I students and community members are welcome to audition. All majors are welcome!

STANDARD auditions take place in the Harding Band Building (6th Street and Gregory)

Standard Audition Schedule

• Tuesday, August 22, 2023
  1. Woodwinds (2:30-4:30 pm or 7:00-8:30 pm in the Harding Band Building)
  2. Percussion (2:30-4:30 pm or 7:00-8:30 pm in the Harding Band Building)
     • Register upon arrival to the Harding Band Building using the QR code posted in the Band Office.

• Wednesday, August 23, 2023
  1. Brass (2:30-4:30 pm or 7:00-8:30 pm in the Harding Band Building)
     • Register upon arrival to the Harding Band Building using the QR code posted in the Band Office.

Standard Audition Materials

1. 2 major scales of your choice, one octave, ascending and descending
2. A chromatic scale demonstrating your full range, ascending only
3. A 3-5 minute prepared excerpt, solo, or etude that demonstrates your lyrical and technical playing. This can be one piece of music or segments from multiple pieces or etudes.

Questions?  Email Dr. Kim Fleming: kflem@illinois.edu