Auditions: Monday, August 21—Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in the ETMSW building

These auditions are for placement into Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Orchestra. The rehearsal schedule for each ensemble is as follows:

Wind Ensemble: M/W 4:00-5:50pm; F 4:00-5:00pm

Symphonic Band: M/W 6:00-7:30pm

Orchestra: T/TH 3:30-5:30pm

If you are interested on information on Pep Band, click here.

Who Can Audition?: Any UIC student, regardless of degree, has a place in our music ensembles and are encouraged to join. Students receiving a Music Merit Award and music degree students must meet specific ensemble obligations every semester according to their scholarship or degree plan requirements. Ensemble placement is determined by performance faculty based on audition results, scholarship/degree obligations, ensemble needs, and student preferences.

Audition Information & Excerpts: 

Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Saxophone
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion

Audition Sign-Up: 
Sign-up for an audition time here.

Results: UIC ensemble placement audition results will be emailed to all students who auditioned by 6:00pm on Thursday, August 24.

For questions about Band: Email Dr. Serena Weren at sweren@uic.edu
For questions about Orchestra: Email Professor Timothy Fawkes at tfawkes@uic.edu