Kent State University Orchestra String Section

• Violin
• Viola
• Cello
• Contrabass

Audition Requirements

The audition will determine your acceptance to the orchestra as well as seatings—which may rotate throughout the year

1. 3-octave scales in C, G, D or A major - music majors only.
   • You'll be asked to play one of these four keys in the audition.
   • Only 2-octaves scares need to be prepared for Contrabass.
2. Any piece of your choice.
   •  3-5 minutes in length.
   • Any solo/ensemble piece that can demonstrate your technique and musicality.
   • Accompaniment not required.
3. Excerpts for your instrument. 
   • Find them here.
   • Prepare only the bracketed sections.

Please note: Fingerings and bowing are up to you!

Audition Sign-up

• Auditions will be Friday, Aug. 27 starting around 2 p.m.
• Sign-up for your time. 
• Questions or issues with the form? email jkim73@kent.edu.

Questions or need more info?

Contact
Dr. Jungho Kim
Director of Orchestra
jkim73@kent.edu

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One audition for placement in:

• Symphony Band
• Wind Ensemble
• Orchestra (the KSU Orchestra is a fully symphony orchestra)

Audition Requirements

• Bassoon
• Clarinet
• Euphonium
• Flute
• French Horn
• Oboe
• Percussion
• Saxophone
• Trombone
• Trumpet
• Tuba

Audition Sign-up

Thursday, August 8/26: Please note locations

• 11:00-12:30 Ludwig Recital Hall
• 1:00-5:00 Cartwright Hall
• 5:00-6:00  Ludwig Recital Hall

Friday, August 8/27: Please note locations

• 8:45-11:20 Large Percussion Practice Room off of E-112
• 11:20-1:10 E-112
• 2:15-6:00 Ludwig Recital Hall. 

Sign-up for your time.

Issues with the form? Email bands@kent.edu.

Questions or Need More Information?

For Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble
Contact Dr. Darin Olson and Dr. Wendy Matthews
Email bands@kent.edu

For Orchestra
Contact Dr. Jungho Kim
Email jkim73@kent.edu

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