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 |
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2023-24 Modern Music Ensemble Placement |
Modern Music Ensemble | Meany 268, September 29th, 11:30am-1:20pm | contact Cristina Valdés | Modern Music Ensemble Auditions Information |
2023-24 Choral Placements |
Chamber Singers, University Chorale & Recital Choir |
September 25 & 26, 2023 | Sign up and additional info | Choral Activities page or contact Dr. Wyers |
2023-24 Strings Auditions UW Symphony Orchestra |
UW Symphony Orchestra |
September 25 & 27, 2023 | Sign Up online Auditions in Meany 268. additional info |
Orchestra Activities page or contact Daren Weissfisch or David A. Rahbee. |
2023-24 Strings Auditions Campus Philharmonia Orchestras |
Campus Philharmonia Orchestras |
September 26, 2023 | Sign Up online Auditions in Meany 268. additional info |
Orchestra Activities page or contact Ryan Farris or David A. Rahbee. |
2023-24 Winds, Brass & Percussion Auditions |
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, UW Symphony Orchestra & Campus Philharmonia Orchestras |
September 25 & 26, 2023 |
Fill out form online |
Bands Info: UW Bands website or contact Shaun Day Orchestras Info: contact David A. Rahbee View Prepared Excerpts |
Fall 2023 Studio Jazz Big Band Auditions |
Studio Jazz: Big Band | September 27, 2023; October 2, 2023 |
Sign Up Sheet |
Contact Marc Seales |
Fall 2023 Studio Jazz Modern Band Auditions |
Studio Jazz: Modern Band | September 28, 2023 | MUS 35 at 12:30 pm no sign up necessary additional info |
Contact Cuong Vu |
Fall 2023 Small Jazz Ensembles (Jazz Combo) Auditions |
Jazz Workshop: Small Ensembles |
September 28, 2023 | MUS 35 at 2:30 pm no sign up necessary additional info |
Contact Cuong Vu |