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


CSUN Wind Ensemble in concert Honolulu, Hawaii