String Auditions
All strings who wish to be considered for placement in the following ensembles need to audition:
For Maroon and Gold Campus Orchestras, simply register and attend the first class meeting to take the class. Contact us by email at this address with any questions or concerns.
Audition Information
Fall 2025 ensemble auditions will be held in-person the first week classes in Ferguson Hall. Exact audition times will be scheduled in August.
| Instrument | Date | Time | Room |
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| USO: Cello | Tuesday, 9/2 | 10:00am-noon | 85 |
| USO: Violin | Wednesday, 9/3 | 2:00-5:00pm | 85 |
| USO: Viola and Bass | Thursday, 9/4 | 10:00am-noon | 81 |
| UPO: all strings | Thursday, 9/4 | 6:00-9:00pm | 85 |
To register for an audition, fill out the Ensemble Audition Registration Form and click on one of the instrument names below to access audition packets.
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Permissions to enroll in auditioned ensembles will only be granted after completion of a successful audition and ensemble placement.
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Auditioned ensembles generally begin fall rehearsals the week of Monday, September 8.
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Password to open protected PDF files will be provided when you register for an ensemble audition.
Audition Materials - Strings
University Symphony Orchestra (USO)
All strings auditioning for University Symphony Orchestra must prepare the following materials for their instrument:
University Philharmonic Orchestra (UPO)
All strings auditioning for University Philharmonic Orchestra must prepare the following materials for their instrument. Students preparing these materials will not be eligible for placement in University Symphony Orchestra. UPO does not qualify as ensemble credit towards a music degree.