CONCERT BAND AUDITIONS

Updated for Fall 2023
The flute/picc ensemble placement auditions will be held the first day of Fall semester, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 between 10:30am and 2:30pm (2:30-3:30, if needed) in 4245 Music Building.

Please sign up for a specific audition time on the google sheets link below. open times are listed, just delete “open” and enter your name in the time slot you choose.

Please be prepared to play: 
• chromatic scale, 3 octaves C-C • C harmonic minor scale, 3 octaves
• a short lyrical excerpt from solo or orchestral repertoire (around 32 measures)
• a short technical excerpt from solo or orchestral repertoire (around 32 measures)
• possible sight reading
•piccolo, if interested, short lyrical and technical excerpt

BYU Ensemble info:

• University Band Tuesdays 7-9pm and Flute Choir MW 4-5pm are OPEN enrollment
• Philharmonic Orchestra, 2 Flutes 1 Picc, MW 1:00-2:50
• Symphony Orchestra, 2 Flutes 1 Picc, MW 1:00-2:50
• Wind Symphony, 4 Flutes 1 Picc, TR 1:00-2:50
• Symphonic Band, 6 Flutes 1 Picc, TR 1:00-2:50
  

Please sign up for the earliest time possible.  

Audition Signup

Professor Castellanos
Christina_Castellanos@byu.edu

Updated for Fall 2023
Instructions on how to sign up for auditions for all the large ensembles will be posted outside the clarinet studio door (4251 Music Building) at least a week before the start of the semester. Auditions will take place on the first two days of the semester. The auditions will last about five minutes.

Please prepare two contrasting pieces (from the solo clarinet repertoire, orchestral excerpts, chamber music, etc., pretty much anything) that demonstrate skill. One should be fast and demonstrate finger speed/dexterity and tonguing ability; the other should be slow and pretty to demonstrate musicality. You should also prepare a scale of your choice (tongued one direction and slurred the other). There will also be a short sight-reading.

You should not register for any of the auditioned groups until after the audition results have been announced. Contact Dr. Hinckley (clarinet@byu.edu) for more information regarding auditions.

Updated for Fall 2022
Wednesday, August 31

10am-12pm in Dr. Nichols' Office, E-451

Bring two contrasting excerpts from the standard saxophone repertoire - no more than 3 minutes total. Be prepared to sight read and play scales.

Sign-up sheet will be posted on Dr. Nichols' door by the first day of classes.

Updated for Fall 2024

Date: 9/4
Time: 12:30-3:15pm
Time slot length: 7 minute slots

Audition Instructions/Materials

Auditions for BYU Large Ensembles for Fall 2024 will be held on the first day of school (9/4) in Dr. Tran’s office (MB 4011). Please arrive early to fill out an audition form. Direct any questions about the audition to Dr. Tran at christian_tran@byu.edu.

Updated for Fall 2022
Updated for Fall 2022Contact Dr. Chris Smith at christian_smith@byu.edu to receive more information.

Updated for Fall 2023

Audition Repertoire:

1. Mozart Horn Concerto No. 2, first movement, exposition
2. Probespiel Fall 2023
3. Shostakovich Symphony No. 5, 1^st movement, Low-Horn Tutti; Horn 1.

The Audition will be held September 5^th. A sign-up sheet will be posted outside Room 3149 in the MB August 28.

Updated for Fall 2022
Find audition instruction and materials here.

Updated for Fall 2022
Audition materials for trombone can be found at https://kimballtrombone.com/byu-trombones/fall-2022-ensemble-auditions/

Updated for Fall 2022
Contact Professor Bryce at dan_bryce@byu.edu for the materials and instructions for submitting an audition.

Updated for Fall 2023
Percussion materials and instructions can be found here. Contact Dr. Matt Coleman at matt_coleman@byu.edu if you have additional questions.
Signup for Auditions Here