Auditions are required for all students wishing to participate in Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and Symphony Orchestra. For fall 2020, auditions will occur through recorded video submission.
Woodwind, Brass, and String auditions are due Monday, August 24, by 5:00 p.m.
For Percussion audition information and timeline, contact Professor Kingan: mkingan@iup.edu
Instrumental Ensembles Audition Material
Prepare the required materials for your specific instrument:
How to Submit Ensemble Audition Video
Fill out the audition form to submit your YouTube link
Submit your audition as an unlisted YouTube video (instructions on making your video unlisted)
following these guidelines:
Try to find a recording of the musical selection(s) as a reference
Learn it like you love music
Submit a video you sharing your music making
And, let us find a place where that love of music making can be nurtured
Before submitting a video, please make sure you have time in your schedule to participate in the ensemble in which you wish to be placed. Click here for ensemble rehearsal times.
Questions?
If you have any specific questions for individual ensembles, please contact the following:
Wind Ensemble: Professor Tim Paul, tpaul@iup.edu
Symphony Band: Professor Jason Worzbyt, reedtip@iup.edu
Symphony Orchestra: Professor Alex Dee, adee@iup.edu
Rehearsal Times
Wind Ensemble (MUSC 131): TR 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; W 12:25–2:15 p.m.
Symphony Band (MUSC 123): MWF 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra (MUSC 129): MW 7:30–9:30 p.m.