Ensemble Auditions

Audition Requirements for Ensembles Fall 2024 
You do not need to be a music major to participate in Department of Music ensembles.

Fall 2025 information, dates, and excerpts will be updated in late summer.

 

Learn more about our ensembles

Audition to be a music major 

 

Please see below for audition dates, requirements, and registration. 
 

For most ensembles, formal auditions are held only in the fall. New members are taken in the spring on a space-available basis in Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Bands, and Chamber Singers.

New members are welcome year-round in Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, and the Beast of the East Pep Band. For other ensembles, contact the directors about joining second semester.

Ensemble Categories for Auditions

Winds and Percussion

  • Symphony Orchestra
  • Wind Symphony
  • Symphonic Band

Jazz

  • 3 O’clock Jazz Band
  • 4 O’clock Jazz Band
  • Jazz Combos

Strings

  • Symphony Orchestra

Guitar

  • Guitar Ensemble

Choirs

  • Chamber Singers
  • Concert Choir

Vocal Arts Project

  • Vocal Arts Project

Athletic Bands

  • Wildcat Marching Band
  • Beast of the East Pep Band

Audition Dates, Materials, and Registration

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Audition Dates and Times

You must fill out the registration form AND sign up for an audition time at the links below.
Tuesday, August 27
11:10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.  Flutes PCAC M128
5:20 to 7 p.m.  Saxophones PCAC M128
Wednesday, August 28
 11:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.  Clarinets PCAC M128
12:20 to 12:45 p.m.  Horns PCAC M128
Thursday, August 29
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Trumpets PCAC M119
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Percussion PCAC M226
4 to 4:20 p.m.  Oboes PCAC M128
4:30 to 4:50 p.m.  Bassoons PCAC M128
5 to 7 p.m.   Low Brass PCAC M128

Audition Requirements and Sign-Up

Audition Excerpts

Registration Form

Full information about requirements found on the form. Please read in its entirety.

A link to sign up for an audition time will be given upon submission of the registration form.

Symphonic Band does not require auditions but they are highly recommended for seating purposes. If you plan to join but not audition, please contact Prof. Speed with what you play so we can be prepared for you at the first rehearsal (second Tuesday of the semester).

Audition Dates and Times

You must fill out the registration form AND sign up for an audition time at the links below.
Thursday, August 29
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Strings PCAC M135 (Bratton Recital Hall)

Audition Requirements and Sign-Up

Audition Excerpts

Registration Form

Full information about requirements found on the form. Please read in its entirety.

A link to sign up for an audition time will be given upon submission of the registration form.

Audition Dates and Times

You must fill out the registration form AND sign up for an audition time at the links below.
Wednesday, August 28
3 to 5 p.m. Rhythm Section PCAC M103

Please make yourself available during this entire window as the faculty would like to try several combinations of students to determine sections for the various groups.

Thursday, August 29

3 to 5:30 p.m. Saxophones and other woodwind instruments PCAC M103

Saxes only are taken for jazz bands but other woodwinds may play in combos.

Friday, August 30
1 to 3 p.m. Trumpets PCAC M103
3 to 5 p.m. Trombones PCAC M103

Audition Requirements and Sign-Up

Audition Lead Sheets

Registration Form

Full information about requirements found on the form. Please read in its entirety.

A link to sign up for an audition time will be given upon submission of the registration form.

Audition Dates and Times

You must sign up for an audition time at the link below.

No audition is required for acceptance to Concert Choir but here are choral part placements for singers. See more information below.
Auditions are required for acceptance to Chamber Singers. See more information below.

Monday, August 26

11:10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PCAC M135 (Bratton Recital Hall)
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. PCAC M135 (Bratton Recital Hall)

Tuesday, August 27

10 a.m. to noon PCAC M135 (Bratton Recital Hall)

Audition Requirements and Sign-Up

Chamber Singers

Audition Excerpt (Sopranos and Altos)

Audition ExcerpT (Tenors and Basses) 

Registration Form

Singers will prepare an excerpt of their vocal line to perform, sight-read, and have a range check.

Concert Choir

Registration Form

Low-stress part placement consists of vocal warm-ups to find your vocal range and singing “Happy Birthday.” Those auditioning for Chamber Singers and planning to sing in Concert Choir do NOT need to also schedule a Concert Choir audition.

Audition Dates and Times

You must sign up for an audition time at the links below.
Tuesday, August 27
3:40 to 5 p.m. PCAC M135 (Bratton Recital Hall)
 

Audition Requirements and Sign-Up

Registration Form

Bring in one piece to sing, approximately 3 minutes or under, from anywhere within the musical theater canon. Auditioners are welcome to sing contemporary or legit styles. All will be considered.

How to Join

No auditions are required for acceptance into the Wildcat Marching Band or Beast of the East Pep Band. For more information about how to join both, please visit the UNH Bands page.
Saturday, July 13

Wildcat Marching Band Participation Form is due

Saturday, August 3

Wildcat Marching Band Drumline placement auditions

Monday, October 7

Beast of the East Band first rehearsal

How to Join

Contact Nick Grondin for more information.

Questions or Scheduling Issues

Ensemble/Area Contact
Wind Symphony Dr. Andrew Boysen
Symphony Orchestra Dr. David Upham
Jazz Bands and Combos; Saxophone Dr. Nate Jorgensen
Choirs Dr. Amy Kotsonis
Athletic Bands; Symphonic Band Prof. Casey Speed
Vocal Arts Project Prof. Katie Gall
Contacts for Jazz Audition Conflicts
Area Contact
Saxophone Dr. Nate Jorgensen
Trumpet Prof. Chris Klaxton
Trombone Prof. Nic Orovich
Bass Prof. Bronek Suchanek
Drum Set Prof. Les Harris, Jr.
Jazz Piano Dr. Mark Shilansky
Guitar Dr. Nick Grondin

 

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