Percussion Auditions

All percussionists who would like to participate in University Wind Ensemble, University Symphony Orchestra, University Philharmonic Orchestra, University Band, or Symphonic Band need to audition. For Campus Bands and Campus Orchestras, simply register and attend the first class meeting to take the class. Please contact us by email at this address with any questions or concerns. 

Fall 2024 Audition Information

Fall 2024 percussion auditions will take place in-person during the first week of class, September 3-6. See below for details:

Instrument Date Time Room
Percussion - USO / UWE / SB September 3-6 TBD TBD
Percussion - University Band / University Philharmonic Orchestra Thursday, September 5 TBD TBD

To request an audition time, please fill out the audition sign up form (available by early June). Course registration will occur upon completion of a successful audition.

Auditioned ensembles begin fall rehearsals the week of September 9, 2024.  

Students auditioning for percussion should prepare one of two audition packets:

University Wind Ensemble / University Symphony Orchestra (available by early June)

  • All instrumental music majors, music minors, and students interested in USO, or UWE  are required to prepare all USO/UWE excerpts.

Symphonic Band / University Band (available by early June)

  • All instrumental non-music majors interested in Symphonic Band (SB) or University Band (UB) should prepare the SB/UB excerpts only.