Ensemble Auditions
Welcome to the Audition page for Bands/Orchesras at SDSU!
Audition Information
Auditions are required for Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra. Details are listed below. Symphonic Band auditions for non-music majors can be excluded if you are not concerned with chair placements.
Auditions are held during the first week of classes. Specific Date/Times and Sign Ups are available prior to the start of the semester
First Rehearsals:
- All ensembles will meet during the first week of classes after the first two days of auditions.
Scheduling:
You can sign up for ensembles as soon as your registration is available. If you are placed in a different ensemble after your audition, you can change at that time up until the end of the add/drop deadline.
Performances:
Details for performance dates during the semester will be available in the syllabus at the initial rehearsals of the semester.
Audition Music:
Prescribed excerpts are posted in the link. Music majors, please prepare the prescribed excerpts. Non-music majors and non-music minors may elect to prepare a solo of their choice instead of the below excerpts. (ALL MUSIC MAJORS AND MINORS must prepare the excerpts below).
For specific questions on auditions, contact the appropriate ensemble director:
