24/25 Audition Information

Winds and Brass - Videos Due August 16 by 5:00 PM

All players wishing to participate in a band at WSU are required to prepare the prescribed excerpts to the best of their ability for placement in an ensemble. These auditions will take place in form of a submitted video link. Please make sure your audio levels are checked and that you are in full view on the video. As many preliminary professional auditions are being held in this manner, we need to make sure you are prepared for these audition experiences. If there are any questions regarding this process or these excerpts, please get in touch with Dr. Timothy Shade.

Email Dr. Shade
General Guide Lines:
  1. These auditions are for placement and seating, NOT for acceptance into an ensemble.
  2. Please look at the excerpts carefully before starting to learn them for all relevant information, such as
    key signatures, tempo indications, and style considerations.
  3. If the excerpt is identified, GO LISTEN TO IT! Having a firm grasp of the relevance of each excerpt
    is important to performing it your best.
  4. Please make sure you play the excerpts in the order that they are presented in each packet. 
  5. Please note, all video files must be submitted with one link, and ensure that all needed sharing rights are set so that we can view them.(Most submit an unlisted YouTube link)
  6. REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN!! Auditions are stressful, yes, but you should still be making music.
    THAT is the fun part. Just relax and play.

Please complete the Concert Bands Audition Form and submit your videos by 5:00 PM, Friday, August 16. 

In the evening on Sunday, August 18, students will receive an email welcoming them to the group they will be playing in with parts and information about the first meeting.

Excerpts -
Links will be live on Monday, July 29 at 8:00 AM
Flute Oboe Clarinet Bass Clarinet Bassoon Saxophone Trumpet Horn Trombone Euphonium Tuba

Percussion - August 16

Percussion auditions will be held in 15-minute increments on Friday, August 18, beginning at 1:00 PM. It is recommended that students arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled audition time. The audition will consist of:

  • Percussion Performance and Music Education majors -
    • prepare a short solo on:
      • Snare Drum
      • Mallet Percussion
      • Timpani
    • Sight reading on all instruments
  • Non-music majors may demonstrate their abilities in as many of the following three areas as they are comfortable with.
    • Snare Drum
    • Mallet Percussion
    • Timpani

If you are interested in playing percussion in the concert bands at WSU, please contact Gerald Scholl, Professor of Percussion, to arrange your audition time.

Email Gerald Scholl