Audition Information

Ensemble Auditions

Jazz Bands

• All auditions will be held early in the first week of classes.
• Audition information and sign-up sheets will be on the Jazz Bands corkboard (across from Music 210)
• For additional information please contact Vern Sielert: verns@uidaho.edu. 

Jazz Choirs

• Jazz Choir II is open to audition on a limited basis, see Professor Bukvich for further details.
• Jazz Choir I does not require an audition.

Marching Band

• Auditions are NOT required for membership in marching band. 
• Percussion placement auditions occur during band camp.  
• For more information, visit Marching Band Audition Information and Materials. 

Orchestra

• String players audition with Dr. Ferenc Cseszko on Tuesday afternoon of the first week of classes (fall semester).  A sign-up sheet will be on the Orchestra board (across from Music 210).  
• For more details, visit University of Idaho Symphony Orchestra.
• All other players are auditioned by the faculty members of those instruments (see Wind Ensemble audition information).

Opera/Musical Theater Productions

• Scenes - All singers audition at the beginning of the semester and present either an operatic aria or a song from musical theatre.
• Production – All singers audition in conjunction with the theatre department auditions at the beginning of the fall semester (if a a fall production) or at the end of the fall semester (spring production) and present either an operatic aria or a song from musical theatre.
• For additional information please contact Dr. Kyle Ferrill: kferrill@uidaho.edu. 

Vandaleer Concert Choir

• Fall Semester: Auditions occur during the first week of classes. 
• Spring Semester: Auditions are by appointment with the director, Dr. Michael Murphy.
• Sing a prepared, short solo piece that demonstrates your best level of technical and expressive ability; should be secure enough to be sung a cappella; also sight singing and tonal memory.
• For additional information please contact Michael Murphy: michaelm@uidaho.edu. 

Winds and Percussion (Wind Ensemble and Orchestra)

• Auditions (except for percussion) occur early in the first week of classes (by end-of-day Wednesday). Students audition for the professor of their instrument. Sign-up sheets for auditions will be placed on faculty doors by noon on Monday. Students should be prepared to play an etude or solo piece, scales and to sight-read.

Ensembles that do not Require an Audition

• Concert Band
• Jazz Choir I
• Marching Band
• University Chorus

For more information, please visit Lionel Hampton School of Music Ensembles or call the School of Music at
(208) 885-6231.