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
When and Where
- When: In-person fall 2020 auditions are currently planned for Aug. 27, 28 and 29.
- Where: School of Music in the Center for the Performing Arts
Please note: We continue to monitor the situation surrounding COVID-19 and will alert students to any changes in audition procedures.
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 let us know you want to audition. Audition information and sign-up will be sent in August!
Download Excerpts Let Us Know You Want to Audition
Questions or need assistance? Contact the Bands Office at bands@kent.edu.
Instructions for String Players
Please download the excerpts and let us know you want to audition. Audition information and sign-up will be sent in August!
Download Excerpts Let Us Know You Want to Audition
Questions or need assistance? Contact Dr. Jungho Kim, Director of Orchestra, at jkim73@kent.edu.
Jazz Orchestra, Workshop Ensemble and Combos
Sign-up: Follow this link.
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
- No audition! Come to the first rehearsal Tue, Sept. 1 at 7:15 p.m.
- Where: Room E112, School of Music in the Center for the Performing Arts.
- Questions? Email bands@kent.edu.