Ensemble Auditions & Placements
School of Music performance ensembles are open to majors and non-majors alike. Auditions for major ensembles are typically held yearly prior to the start of Fall Quarter. For information on joining ensembles mid-year, please contact the director of the ensemble you wish to join.
Please note that Symphonic, Campus and Concert Bands and the Campus Philharmonia Orchestras welcome new players each quarter, as does the UW Symphony Orchestra (on a space-available basis).
Visit our Ensemble pages and the table below for the latest information on upcoming ensemble auditions and placements.
| Audition Type | Related Ensembles | Audition Date | Sign Up Link | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 Modern Music Ensemble Placement | Modern Music Ensemble | September 26, 2025 | contact Cristina Valdés | Modern Music Ensemble Auditions Information |
| 2025-26 Choral Placements | Chamber Singers, University Chorale & Recital Choir | September 22 & September 23, 2025 | additional info | Choral Activities page or contact Dr. Wyers |
| 2025-26 Strings Auditions UW Symphony Orchestra | UW Symphony Orchestra | September 22 & September 24, 2025 | Auditions in Meany 268. additional info | Orchestra Activities page or contact Robert Stahly or David A. Rahbee. |
| 2025-26 Strings Auditions Campus Philharmonia Orchestras | Campus Philharmonia Orchestras | September 23, 2025 | Auditions in Meany 268. additional info | Orchestra Activities page or contact Robert Stahly or David A. Rahbee. |
| 2025-26 Winds, Brass & Percussion Auditions | Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, UW Symphony Orchestra & Campus Philharmonia Orchestras | September 22 & September 23, 2025 | Fill out form online and sign up for time on door of Meany 268 additional info | Bands Info: UW Bands website or contact Yuman Wu Orchestras Info: contact David A. Rahbee View Prepared Excerpts |
| Fall 2025 Studio Jazz Big Band Auditions | Studio Jazz: Big Band | September 24 & September 29, 2025 (see additional info!) | No sign up necessary for the sign-up link column MUS 35 from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM additional info | Contact Cuong Vu |
| Fall 2025 Studio Jazz Modern Band Auditions | Studio Jazz: Modern Band | September 25, 2025 | MUS 35 at 12:30 pm no sign up necessary additional info | Contact Cuong Vu |
| Fall 2025 Small Jazz Ensembles (Jazz Combo) Auditions | Jazz Workshop: Small Ensembles | September 25, 2025 | MUS 35 at 2:30 pm no sign up necessary additional info | Contact Cuong Vu |
| 2025-26 Chamber Music Lab | Chamber Music Lab | September 19, 2025 | Additional info | Contact Donna Shin |