Instrumental Ensemble Auditions
Kent State's Bands, Orchestra and Jazz Ensembles are open to all Kent State undergraduate and graduate students!
Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band and Orchestra
Auditions Now Virtual Only *Updated July 29*
- In order to ensure the safety of all prospective ensemble members, we've moved to virtual-only auditions.
- Deadline: Submit videos by Thu., Aug. 27
Instructions for Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Instrumentalists
- We offer a single audition for those interested in Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band and/or Orchestra placement!
- Please download the excerpts and upload your audition at the links below.
Download Excerpts Upload Your Audition
Questions or need assistance? Contact the Bands Office at bands@kent.edu.
Instructions for String Players
- Please download the excerpts and upload your audition at the links below.
- Videos should include the excerpts along with 3-4 minutes of a piece of your choice.
Download Excerpts Upload Your Audition
Questions or need assistance? Contact Dr. Jungho Kim, Director of Orchestra, at jkim73@kent.edu.
Jazz Orchestra, Workshop Ensemble and Combos
No in-person auditions. Auditions will be held live via Zoom.
Sign-up here
The Audition (Instrumentalists)
- Prepare the appropriate music for your instrument (posted two weeks before the audition date)
- Play scales (depending on your jazz theory knowledge, you may be asked to play major, minor, diminished, or whole tone scales)
- Sight-read
- Option: Perform an improvisation.
The Audition (Vocalists)
- Prepare a standard of your choice for the audition.
- Play scales (depending on your jazz theory knowledge, you may be asked to play major, minor, diminished, or whole tone scales)
- Sight-read
- Option: Perform an improvisation.
University Band
- Due to Covid-19, this ensemble is only open to registered Kent State students for the fall 2020 semester.
- For information on how to join, email bands@kent.edu.