Orchestras, Wind Bands, Choirs, and Music Theatre and Opera auditions

Orchestras and Wind Bands audition dates and locations

Music majors and non-music majors

Audition sign-ups, procedures and results

The following information is for those interested in auditioning for the following ensembles:

• Symphony Orchestra/Music Theatre and Opera Orchestra/Wind Ensemble
• Music Theatre and Opera

• Philharmonia

   

• Wind Symphony

If you are interested in the Maroon and Gold Band (audition not required) go to the Maroon and Gold Band tab above for chair placement information. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m..

Any new student wishing to enroll in Maroon and Gold Band who has not been enrolled before will need to request an override for this semester. Once you have enrolled in the ensemble, we add a special code to your record to allow you to enroll in future semesters.

If you are a returning student experiencing issues registering, please request an override so we can assist you.

For the ASU Wind Ensemble, ASU Wind Symphony, ASU Symphony Orchestra, and Philharmonia, please do the following to secure your audition time:

• Fill out this form.
• Sign up for one audition time using this audition sign-up form. Only sign up for one audition time. Any duplicate audition times will be deleted by the administrator. 
• For non-music majors interested in only the ASU Philharmonia, please prepare two short (1–2 minutes each) and contrasting excerpts of your choice (any genre, composer, style). You will also have a sight-reading excerpt to play during the audition. 

• For questions, please contact Julie Desbordes at [email protected]. 

   

Audition process for the ASU Wind Ensemble, ASU Wind Symphony, ASU Symphony Orchestra, and Philharmonia:

• You may use the Green Room as a warm-up area for auditions that take place in Katzin Concert Hall or one of the classrooms as a warmup area for auditions that take place in ASU Gammage. You may also warm up in the Music building practice rooms.
• Please arrive ahead of your audition time so you are ready to play at your scheduled time.
• Before entering the audition room make certain that you have your music and all equipment needed to play the audition.
• Most auditions will be “blind”, that is, you will perform from behind a screen so your identity remains anonymous until after the audition process is complete. Therefore, please communicate with the room monitor only. Additional instructions will be given by an audition panel member if needed. Do your best to not respond verbally so that you remain anonymous. In the event you have a question, leave the space, ask the monitor your question, and the monitor will communicate with the panel.

Only sign up for one audition time. Any duplicate audition times will be deleted by the administrator.

Assignments

Upon completion of all auditions, the faculty will confer and make ensemble assignments for the Fall 2024 term. All musicians who auditioned will be contacted through the ASU email address given on the audition sign-up form and informed of their ensemble(s) placement.

Music Theatre and Opera

Auditions for Music Theatre and Opera pit orchestras are handled through the major ensemble auditions. There is a place for you to indicate your interest in our orchestras on the audition form.

Audition dates for singers, actors and dancers interested in auditioning for on-stage roles in Music Theatre and Opera productions are Aug. 21-23. Contact Linda Bennett at [email protected] for on-stage auditions.