Bands audition info
Visit the Golden Buffalo Marching Band page for information about joining the marching band.
Membership in the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ Wind Symphony and ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ Symphonic Band is determined solely by auditions. Each audition is 7-10Ìýminutes in length andÌýeach applicant should prepare the downloadable excerpts;Ìýall auditions take place in Grusin Music Hall,ÌýImig Music Building.ÌýWind auditions for the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ Symphony Orchestra will take place simultaneously.Ìý
Seating placement auditions for the Concert Band + Campus Band are held at the first rehearsal of each semester.Ìý
Required performanceÌýattire for ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ bands
Option 1: Black tuxedo, white shirt, black bow tie, black dress shoes and black socks.
Option 2: Floor-length black skirt, black pants (no denim) or black dress. Long-sleeved black blouse, black dress shoes andÌýsimple jewelry. No bare shoulders, necklines or midriffs.
Wind Symphony + Symphonic Band auditions
Audition questions? Contact Rachelle Crowell,Ìýcuensembles@colorado.eduÌýor 303-492-6584.ÌýQuestions about the audition requirements/excerpts should be directed to the studio professor for that section. Contact information for studio professors can be found here.
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024
Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024
Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024
- 9:30 a.m.-noonÌýsaxophone
- 1-3:15Ìýp.m.Ìýflute
- 5-8:30 p.m.Ìýpercussion
Results will be posted on the bulletin board Monday,ÌýAugust 26, after noon.Ìý
Regular rehearsals for Wind Symphony + Symphonic Band begin onÌýTuesday, Aug. 27.
If you have unavoidable conflicts for the audition, it may be possible to arrange an alternate audition time: Contact Matthew Dockendorf,Ìýmatthew.dockendorf@colorado.edu.
Concert Band + Campus Band auditions
Non-music majors: There is a band for you at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ! You are welcome to audition for Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band. We also offerÌýthe following options:
Concert Band (EMUS 1317/3317 sec. 001) is comprised of a combination of music and non-music majors. This ensemble meets on Monday evenings in the fall semester and Monday and Wednesday evenings in the spring semester.ÌýCampus Band (EMUS 1317/3317 sec. 002) is comprised of mainly non-majors and meets on Monday evenings in the spring semester, only (times TBD). These groups are both non-auditioned ensembles.
Interested in joining either ensemble? ContactÌýLogan Sorey,Ìýrichard.sorey@colorado.edu, for more information.Ìý
Instrument or locker rentals must be arranged prior to the beginning of the semester. For instrument rentals, contact Dustin Rumsey, dustin.rumsey@colorado.edu. For locker rentals, contact music-scheduling@colorado.edu.