Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band and Concert Band
Audition Information

This information is current as of 7/28/2011

 

IF YOU ARE AUDITIONING FOR THE WIND ENSEMBLE & SYMPHONY BAND:

* All wind auditions will take place Room #22, Fine Arts Building. Players need to report at the designated time to be assigned an audition number. Latecomers risk not being heard.

* The audition sign up sheet for percussionists is on the Percussion Studio bulletin board. Percussion music is here (pdf).

* Auditions are behind the screen. Sightreading is part of the audition process.

* Scholarship recipients must audition, per scholarship contract. All others interested in performing in the Wind Ensemble or Symphony Band are encouraged to prepare and take an audition.

* First rehearsals for the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band are Wednesday, August 24, 2011.

* Still have questions? Call the UK Band Office, 859.257.2263.

 

IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON PLAYING WITH THE CONCERT BAND:

* You do not have to take an audition on Monday or Tuesday.

* Bring your instrument/equipment to our first rehearsal for seating and part assignment.

* Our first rehearsal is scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 7:15 pm in the Band Room, Room #22.

* Still have questions? Call the UK Band Office, 859.257.2263.

 

Best of luck to everyone.

 

 

 

See below for additional audition materials and audition schedule:

 

Audition Schedule/Excerpts - Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band

Monday, August 22, 2011

9am	Oboes	Audition Material (pdf)
10am	Bassoons	Audition Material (pdf)
11am	Flutes	Audition Material (pdf)
1pm	Euphoniums	Audition Material (pdf)
2pm	Tubas	Audition Material (pdf)
3pm	Trumpets	Audition Material (pdf)

 

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

9am	Horns	Audition Material (pdf)
11am	Trombones	Tenor Audition Material (pdf) Bass Audition Material (pdf)
1pm	Saxophones	Audition Material (pdf) Note: All saxes must audition – even for Concert Band, and it must be on alto saxophone.
2:30pm	Clarinets	Audition Material (pdf) + the exposition of the Mozart