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Ensemble Auditions & Placements

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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 SymphonicCampus 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
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 
and sign up for time 
on door of Meany 268 
additional info

Bands Info: 
UW Bands website or 
contact Shaun Day
Orchestras Info:
contact David A. Rahbee
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Fall 2023 Studio Jazz
Big Band Auditions

Studio Jazz: Big Band September 27, 2023; October 2, 2023

Sign Up Sheet 
on door of MUS 14 starting Sept. 25. Auditions in MUS 35 
additional info

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
 
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