CSUN Wind Ensemble in concert at Chicago Orchestra Hall
CSUN Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony
Concert Band Auditions for the 2023–2024 Year
updated: July 31, 2023
Auditions for the CSUN Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony will take place the week before the start of the fall semester on August 24, 25 & 26.
Scheduling your fall classes:
- If you intend to perform in a concert band this fall, then do not schedule any classes during these times:
- Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30–4:50 PM (Wind Symphony; MUS 179A, 379A, 679)
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00–3:40 PM (Wind Ensemble; MUS 179B, 379B, 679)
- By avoiding these days & times, you will not create a scheduling conflict between band rehearsal times and your other classes.
AUDITION DIRECTIONS
For PERCUSSION:
The audition for percussionists will be administered by the percussion faculty on Saturday, August 26th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Contact the percussion instructor, Aaron Smith, for the audition information, music, and schedule.
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For PIANO/KEYBOARDS:
We have occasional need for a pianist in the concert bands. Please contact Dr. Stoffel for the audition information and music.
For HARPISTS:
We have occasional need for a harpist in the concert bands. Please contact Dr. Stoffel for the audition information and music.
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For WOODWINDS, BRASS & STRING BASS:
Step 1
Download the audition music & directions:
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Step 2
Sign-up for your audition date & time. Click on your instrument name below. You will be sent to a SignUpGenius page to reserve your audition time:
- Flute – Friday, August 25th, 2:45 – 4:45 PM
- Oboe – Saturday, August 26th, 1:45 – 2:45 PM
- Bassoon – Saturday, August 26th, 1:45 – 2:45 PM
- Clarinet – Saturday, August 26th, 9:30 – 11:25 AM
- Saxophone – Thursday, August 24th, 9:30 – 10:40 AM
- Trumpet – Thursday, August 24th, 1:45 – 3:45 PM
- French Horn – Friday, August 25th, 10:30 – 11:40 AM
- Trombone – Friday, August 25th, 9:00 – 10:10 AM
- Bass Trombone – Friday, August 25th, 9:00 – 10:10 AM
- Euphonium – Saturday, August 26th, 12:00 – 1:10 PM
- Tuba – Saturday, August 26th, 12:00 – 1:10 PM
- String Bass – Saturday, August 26th, 12:00 – 1:10 PM
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Step 3
Practice and prepare the audition music.
- Auditions are competitive — prepare each excerpt to the best of your ability.
- It is important to familiarize yourself with the band works from which the excerpts are taken.
- Listen to multiple recordings of the works to help understand style, context, and tempo possibilities.
- Use YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, etc. as valuable resources for recordings.
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Step 4
Complete your audition in-person & on campus on your reserved date & time.
- The audition will include some sight-reading. In addition to accurate note-reading, successful sight-reading should demonstrate musical phrasing, style, and expression.
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Audition Results
Audition results will be posted at www.csun.edu/~stoffel/band/ by Sunday, August 27 (the day before classes begin).
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Additional Information
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CSUN Wind Ensemble in concert Honolulu, Hawaii
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