Ensemble auditions
Large ensembles offer performance opportunities for music majors and non-majors. Students enrolled in applied instrumental lessons and/or on music scholarship are required to enroll in a major ensemble per the School of Music handbook. Auditions for all ensembles are open to all University students regardless of major, non-music majors may satisfy the Silver Core 7 requirement in large ensembles.
Wind Ensemble, Concert Winds, and Orchestra
Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds. Music majors, music minors and non-music majors should prepare the required excerpts for the audition which will be for placement in Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, or Concert Winds. Be sure to listen to the excerpts so that you have a good understanding of the performance practice and context.
Concert Winds only. Non-music majors or minors only need to select one of the required excerpts, which will be for placement in Concert Winds.
Download required audition excerpts
To request accessible excerpt versions or printed excerpt versions, send an email to band@unr.edu.
Auditions will be blind. Auditionees will be assigned a number, and the panel of judges will evaluate from behind a screen. It is important that you use the time block allotted to your instrument type. Please reserve the conflict/overflow sessions only for irreconcilable conflicts.
Auditions will be held in the Nightingale Concert Hall. Use the backstage entrance. Please audition as early as possible within your instrument's scheduled time slot.
Monday, 8/28/23
- 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. - Flute, oboe, bassoon
- 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Tuba, trombone, and conflict/overflow auditions
- 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Saxophone, euphonium
Tuesday, 8/29/23
- 8:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. - Trumpet, French horn, and conflict/overflow auditions
- 11 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. - Clarinet
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Percussion
Choral auditions
Music majors, music minors, and non-music majors interested in any choral ensemble will need to audition. The audition will consist of a range check, sight singing excerpt, and SATB score reading. Students are not required to prepare a vocal solo.
Auditions will be held the first few days of the semester. Auditionees will sign up for an audition time that suits their schedule. The sign-up sheet will be posted outside the Choral Rehearsal Room, UFA 143.
Auditionees will sign up for an audition time.
Jazz ensembles and Combo auditions
The audition will consist of a sight-reading excerpt and a tune of your choice.
If you’d like to be in a combo or soloist with the band, please plan to improvise in your audition. Backing tracks will be provided. Drums, piano, and guitar amps will be provided. Bassists, please plan to play acoustically.
Students that wish to audition must sign up for an audition time.