Spring 2027 Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band Auditions/Instructions:

The audition music for the Spring 2027 Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band is posted below. Please prepare all required materials for your instrument.

Auditions for Spring 2027 will be in-person on Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1.

 

 

Who Must Audition?

All woodwind, brass, and percussion music majors must complete an audition to be considered for placement in the Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band.

 

Who Can Audition?

Any WKU student can audition for the Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band.  Students pursuing a major other than music are strongly encouraged to audition.  Both bands will be exceptional!

The Wind Ensemble rehearses on Mondays, Wednesdays, and some Fridays (sectionals) from 3:50-5:30

The Symphonic Band rehearses on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Fridays (sectionals) from 3:50-5:30

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Audition Requirements

• Major Scales
  • You will be asked to perform two major scales for your instrument. 
  • Perform two octaves (or more) whenever possible.
  • Scales do not need to be memorized.12 major scales.
• Chromatic Scale
  • Perform throughout your full practical range.
• Required Etudes
  • Perform all required audition etudes
  • We strongly recommend listening to the repertoire on YouTube or Spotify to gain an awareness of tempos and style,
• Sightreading
  • Sightreading will include an 8-measure rhythmic etude and a 16-measure melodic etude 

 

 

Instrument Assignment Information

Students interested in performing on:

• • Piccolo
  • Bass Clarinet
  • Tenor Saxophone
  • Baritone Saxophone

will have an opportunity to indicate their interest on the audition submission form.

 

Additional notes:

• • All clarinetists should audition on B-flat soprano clarinet. Those wishing to be considered for bass clarinet may also submit a bass clarinet audition.
  • All saxophonists will audition on alto saxophone.
  • Piccolo, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, and bass clarinet assignments will be made in consultation with Dr. Alvarez, Dr. Cipolla, the student, and the ensemble conductors.

 

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Audition Evaluation

Auditions will be evaluated by:

• • Your applied studio teacher
  • Dr. Schallert
  • Dr. McCurry

Sight-reading will be included as part of the Spring 2027 audition process.

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Questions?

Please contact Dr. Gary Schallert

gary.schallert@wku.edu

 

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Flute/Piccolo	Oboe	Bassoon	Clarinet
Bass Clarinet	Saxophone	Horn	Trumpet
Trombone	Bass-Trombone	Euphonium	Tuba
Percussion

 

Spirit! Pep Band Audition Information

 

	Auditions for the 2026-2027 Season will take place on  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 -or- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22.
	Auditions begin at 6:00p and continue until there are no auditionees in line.
	WKU MUSIC HALL Meet in Upper Lobby of the Music Hall
	MUS377 SPRING 2027 You must be able to sign up for the class to participate in the Pep Band. This is bi-semester class that runs from October to April.
	No sign-ups, come early!
	Audition Requirements Two Major Scales of Your Choice (memorized)         Choose from (concert pitch): Bb, Eb, Ab, F, or C Prepared Piece Click here to access the prepared piece.        * All parts will be assigned following auditions.        * To audition for trumpet 1 or trombone 1, you must audition on that part. Drumset Auditions - Please prepare the following: Fight Song Two in the Middle Examples of the following styles (listening examples in parenthesis): • Latin Groove (Oye Como Va) Hard / Fast Rock (The Pretender) (Land of 1000 Dances) Slow Rock (Bully) Swing/Shuffle (Sweet Caroline) Fast Rock – Halftime – Fast Rock Sequence Your best “rock-out” drum set feature that will show your ability to fill
	Spirit! Pep Band members will be compensated for each game played. Splitting of the Spirit Pep Band will be determined once auditions have been completed.  Registered members will receive $30 per game in which they performed.
	Travel opportunities are unknown at this time; however, a point system will be in place to determine travel eligibility should we be given the opportunity.  More information will be provided in the course syllabus.

 

 

Please visit the DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC website for up-to-date information regarding audition days and requirements.

WKU Department of Music

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