Instrumental Ensemble Auditions
Instrumental Ensemble Auditions
Instrumental Ensemble Auditions
Audition results for Fall 2020 are now available. Please see the following personnel lists and register for the correct ensemble course ASAP. We look forward to getting started on Tuesday, September 1!
Fall 2020 Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band Personnel
Spring 2020 Audition Materials will be posted at a later date. Below are materials for our Fall 2020 auditions (which have been completed). Please reach out to Dr. Higgins (higgins@rowan.edu) with questions.
All woodwind, brass, percussion, and string players interested in performing with the Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Symphonic Band, or String Ensemble are required to audition (note that Concert Band and String Orchestra are available with no audition). Those interested in Jazz Band will perform a separate audition (see bottom of page).
DAY ONE: Saturday, August 22, 2020 (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!)
- Trumpet
- Euphonium
- Tuba
- Trombone
- Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
DAY TWO: Sunday, August 23, 2020 (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!)
- Clarinet
- Bassoon
- Oboe
- Flute
- Saxophone
- Horn
- Percussion
A PDF of audition requirements for your instrument(s) may be downloaded below. (Music majors must perform all excerpts for your instrument; non-music major woodwind/brass players may omit "orchestra excerpts" if you do not wish to be considered for University Orchestra.)
Strings: EXCERPTS (Please note that there are separate files for String Ensemble & Orchestra!)
Flute: EXCERPTS
Oboe: EXCERPTS
Bassoon: EXCERPTS
Clarinet & Bass Clarinet: EXCERPTS (The bass clarinet excerpt is for auditionees who want to be considered for bass clarinet only. All clarinet auditionees are automatically considered for both clarinet and bass clarinet.)
Saxophone: EXCERPTS (Audition may be performed on any saxophone, but you may be assigned a different instrument for large ensemble.)
Trumpet: EXCERPTS (Please note that there are three files for you to prepare. Thanks!)
Horn: EXCERPTS
Trombone: EXCERPTS
Euphonium: EXCERPTS
Tuba: EXCERPTS
Percussion: EXCERPTS
Auditions will take place virtually via ZOOM on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 (10am-4pm each day). Please CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION TIME!
Horns, piano, bass, and guitar: