Instrumental Large Ensemble Auditions – Fall 2023
Auditions for concert bands (Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band) for Fall 2023 will occur at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center on Monday, August 21st (WW), and Tuesday, August 22nd (Brass/Double Bass and Percussion). We encourage all instrumentalists to sign up and audition for placement in one of our two auditioned concert bands!
Auditions for Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band will be blind with the panel not being able to see the auditionee/vice versa.
Wind Ensemble
The USA Wind Ensemble rehearses on Monday and Wednesday from 11:15AM-1:10PM, and Friday from 11:15-12:05PM in the Laidlaw Rehearsal Room. The USA Wind Ensemble conducted by Dr. Will Petersen, Director of Bands.
Dr. Will Petersen: wpetersen@southalabama.edu
Symphony Band
The USA Symphony Band is conducted by Dr. Robert Abend, Associate Director of Bands. The Symphony Band rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00AM-12:15PM.
Dr. Robert Abend: robertabend@southalabama.edu
Auditions are open to both non-majors and majors! We encourage everyone to audition!
Note on Audition Excerpts
- All excerpts should be prepared
- Music majors and minors must leave ensemble times for Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band
open. You cannot specify what ensemble you would prefer to play in – you are placed based
off of audition results. Conflicts for minors will be dealt with on a case-by-case
basis.
Fall 2023 Audition PDFs
University Band (Spring Only)
Non-majors who are interested in a one-night a week concert band experience are encouraged to sign up for University Band (MUO137). The University Band meets on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-6:00PM The focus of the ensemble is on standard literature for the concert band. This ensemble is also open for anyone in the university community, including faculty and staff, by simply registering for the course (at either the .5 or 1 hour level). Additionally, there is no audition requirement for participation, however you must have participated in your high school band program for at least 2 years or have equivalent proficiency. More information on the University Band can be obtained by calling the Department of Music at (251) 460-6136 or email Dr. Clayton Maddox at claytonmaddox@southalabama.edu. A short seating placement audition will occur at the second class meeting.
You can find out more about USA's other performance opportunities by visiting the Department of Music website or contacting us at (251) 460-6136.