Band Ensemble Auditions and Repertoire

Auditions for 2025 will be held on the following dates and locations:

Thursday, August 21 - Graham Hall (RSL)
Friday, August 22 - Graham Hall (RSL)
Saturday, August 23 - Davis Hall (PAC)

Click here to view the fall 2025 Audition Schedule!

Please note: this schedule is subject to change. Please check here again on August 18 for updated/finalized times. 

Students who need to audition but do not see their name on the schedule should contact Dr. Galyen at Danny.Galyen@uni.edu and request to be added to the schedule. Auditions will last six minutes. Students must perform the excerpts below.

Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Orchestra Wind and Percussion players will audition for placement each semester. Auditions for fall semester are in August, and auditions for Spring semester are in December.

Special Wind Ensemble information for 2025-2026: 

In March of 2026, Wind Ensemble will give a performance tour in Scotland that will include a special invited performance at the 2026 National Scottish Concert Band Finals. Projected dates for this will be somewhere in the range of March 11-22 (Spring Break). The cost per student will be approximately $3000.00 with a more clear estimate given at the audition. 

At the audition students will complete a form that includes space to indicate if you are interested in the Scotland tour/placement in Wind Ensemble. In some cases, students can be placed in Wind Ensemble even if they are not able to tour. Be aware that priority may be given to students who both meet the performance level expectations and are able to tour, depending on a number of factors. 

Due to the tour, students in Wind Ensemble will be placed for the entire academic year and will not re-audition in the spring. However, Wind Ensemble students will have the option to audition for Orchestra or Symphonic Band in December if they wish to be considered for a second ensemble for spring semester.

Audition Materials: click the links below to view the materials for fall 2025 auditions for each instrument.

Flute 
Oboe 
Bassoon 
Clarinet 
Saxophone 
Trumpet 
Horn
Trombone 
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba 
Percussion 

Tips for a successful audition:

  • Arrive extra early and be warmed-up
  • Dress in professional attire
  • Have your instrument ready and make sure it is working properly
  • Bring your own copies of the required audition music
  • Speak clearly and professionally
  • Be able to correctly pronounce composers and compositions
  • Perform expressively – do not be satisfied with correct notes and rhythms
  • Stay focused and calm. If you make mistakes, stay positive and avoid frustration
  • Do not make excuses
  • After the audition, reflect on the experience and discuss your performance with your studio teacher in order to improve next time
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