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CONCERT BAND AUDITIONS

For information about Studio Orchestra, visit the Orchestral Auditions page.

The Ensembles

Wind Symphony

Audition Required

Meets Tuesday/Thursday

1:00-2:50pm

Symphonic Band

Audition Required

Meets Tuesday/Thursday

1:00-2:50pm

University Bands

Non-Auditioned

Meets Tuesday or Thursday

7:00-8:50pm

Auditions for the BYU Concert Bands are administered by the studio professors for each instrument during the first week of fall and winter semesters. Each professor’s audition materials vary from year to year. Most auditions consist of scales, sight-reading, and prepared pieces. To receive more information or materials, click on your instrument below

  • Updated for Fall 2025

    When
    Wednesday, September 3rd

    Where
    4245 MB

    Sign-Ups
    Sign-ups can be found in the document under "Audition Materials"

    Audition Materials
    Flute/Piccolo Audition Requirements


    Please contact Professor Castellanos for audition information.

    christina_castellanos@byu.edu
  • Updated for Fall 2025
    NOTE: You should not register for any of the auditioned groups until after the audition results have been announced.

    When
    September 3rd and 4th (first two days of class)

    Where
    4251 MB

    Sign-Ups
    September 3rd
    September 4th

    Audition Materials
    Please prepare approximately five minutes (total) that includes two contrasting pieces that demonstrate your skill. These pieces can be from solo clarinet repertoire, orchestral excerpts, chamber music, etc.
    One piece should be fast and show off your finger speed/dexterity and tonguing ability; the other should be slow and pretty to show off your musicality.
    You will also be asked to play a scale of your choice (tongued one direction and slurred the other). There may also be a short sight-reading or rhythm evaluation.

    Email clarinet@byu.edu for any additional questions.
  • Prepare two short contrasting excerpts, one more lyrical and the other more technical. Can be etudes or from the saxophone repertoire. Be ready to sight read.

    Classical auditions will be in the morning, while jazz will be in the afternoon. Signup sheet will be posted on Dr. Nichols door before the first week of classes. Typically these fall auditions are for the fall and winter semesters.

    Updated for Fall 2026

    Contact Dr. Nichols at benjamin_nichols@byu.edu for any additional questions.
  • Updated for Fall 2026

    When
    September 1st

    Where
    4011 MB; in-person, blind audition.

    Sign-Ups
    Audition sign-ups will be posted shortly. Check this website regularly for updates.

    Audition Materials
    Audition Instructions/Materials

    BYU Large Ensembles meet at the following times.

    Philharmonic – M/W 1-3PM
    Wind Symphony – Tu/Th 1-3PM
    Symphony – M/W 1-3PM
    Symphonic Band – Tu/Th 1-3PM

    Oboe majors are expected to leave their schedules open Monday-Thursday from 1-3pm until after audition results have been posted the night of auditions.

    Non-majors may elect to audition for one or two ensembles as fits their schedule. Spots for non-majors may be limited.

    Additionally, these auditions will determine placement for the Studio Orchestra, an elective ensemble that meets in the recording studio to record commercial music projects/film scores. This ensemble is open to both majors and non-majors. This ensemble meets Fridays from 3-5pm.


    Direct any questions about the audition to Dr. Tran at christian_tran@byu.edu.
  • Updated for Fall 2025
    NOTE: If you are interested in an audition, you must contact Dr. Smith at the email listed below.

    When
    First day of school (September 3rd), unless otherwise scheduled with Dr. Smith

    Where
    4253 MB

    Audition Materials
    BYU LARGE ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS FOR BASSOON WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
    • 1—CHROMATIC SCALE (slurred, from low Bb to your highest note, and back down ascending/descending).
    • 2—MAJOR SCALES (full range, slurred) – 4-5 will be randomly selected for you to play at the audition.
    • 3—MAJOR ARPEGGIOS (full range) – 4-5 will be randomly selected for you to play at the audition. If you are a new student to the BYU Bassoon Studio, and haven’t spent much time on arpeggios, just do the best you can.
    • 4—ETUDE EXCERPT (from Milde: Scales and Chords, Op. 24) – Etude No. 10 (see link below, scroll down to page 11), start from the beginning, and play the first 7 lines, plus one bar and a note (end on high Bb). http://conquest.imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/f/f4/IMSLP321530-SIBLEY1802.22601.176a-39087009993447score.pdf NOTE: Some of this excerpt is in tenor clef. If you are not familiar with tenor clef, feel free to write in the notes (or letters) above each note.

    Contact Dr. Chris Smith at bassoon@byu.edu for more information.
  • Updated for Fall 2025

    When
    September 3rd from 12pm to 3pm

    Where
    2221 MB (The Box)

    Sign-Ups
    Audition time sign-up and sheet music can be found at this link.

    Audition Materials
    The required repertoire is as follows:
    • Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 2 K. 417, first movement. Measures 25–83
    • Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5, fourth movement. Second horn part, measures 24–41
    • Frank: Symphony in D minor, second movement. First horn part, 17 measures after A to C.
    • Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4, first movement. First horn part, measures 1–20.
    Sheet music can be found at the link under "Sign-Ups" above.


    Contact Dr. Brian Blanchard at brian_blanchard@byu.edu for more information.

  • Updated for Fall 2025

    When
    Wednesday September 3rd 2-5 pm

    Where
    3143 MB

    Sign-Ups
    You can find the sign-up link in the "Audition Materials" form below.

    Audition Materials
    Find audition materials and sign-ups here.

    Email randy.lee@byu.edu for any additional questions.

  • Updated for Fall 2026

    Fall 2026 Ensemble Auditions

    Contact Dr. Will Kimball at will_kimball@byu.edu for audition information.

  • Updated for Fall 2025

    When
    Tuesday, September 2nd at 5pm

    Where
    In Professor Bryce's office, 3139 MB

    Audition Materials
    Please select the appropriate link to get the audition material. Please listen to the pieces so that you know how they go and learn them to the best of your ability. If you need to rent an instrument, the instrument shop will rent an instrument to those signed up for a course, or who will be, up to 1 month in advance of the course.
    Tuba Euphonium

    NOTE: The auditions will be screened and as always, the most prepared players who perform the best will be placed into the ensembles according to the audition placement. Please know that if you are not a music major you're still welcome to audition and I will place you according to your audition success not your music major status.

    All are welcome to join our studio class whether you are a major or not. The class is taught on Mondays from 5-7pm. Those in studio class will be expected to perform with the BYU tuba/euphonium ensemble on both OcTUBAfest, and TubaChristmas events. So, if you come, you will need to commit to coming regularly and be available for those performances.


    Contact Professor Bryce at dan_bryce@byu.edu for any questions regarding auditions.
  • Updated for Fall 2026
    Where
    Percussion Rehearsal Room (1215 MB)

    Sign-Ups
    Sign up for auditions here.

    Audition Materials
    Percussion materials and instructions can be found here.


    Contact Dr. Matt Coleman (matt_coleman@byu.edu) if you have any additional questions.