Wind Ensembles of Cornell University's Department of Music

Auditions

Fall 2010

Auditions for CU Winds for the fall semester will be held Monday, Aug. 23-Friday Aug. 27. Please note that auditions will be held by instrument or instrumental family.

Things you need to know:

  • Sign up using the audition form (see below)
  • Sign up for a time using the on-line audition form (see below).  Please do not sign up for a time dedicated to trumpets if you are a flutist, or a time for double reeds if you are a tuba player…you get the idea. Check the home page for your audition slot.
  • Please prepare two contrasting selections. One should be technically difficult and fast; the other should be more ‘lyrical,’ and in a slower tempo. Be prepared to play different parts of your pieces, and don’t be offended if we stop you.
  • Don’t forget to bring a copy of the piece(s) you are playing so we can follow along.
  • Relax!
  • Prepare all major scales and your chromatic scale (you may perform these in a manner in which you are most comfortable)
  • You will be asked to sight-read. This material may come from the fall repertoire. (Posted on the web site! This is a big hint…)
  • Relax!
  • Warm up for your audition. Practice rooms are available in the basement of Lincoln Hall
  • Be early for your audition ( a good five minutes is recommended). If you are late for the audition, you will have less time to ‘wow’ us.
  • Relax!
  • Audition results will be posted on-line by Sunday, August 29th at 12pm. Wind Ensemble rehearsals begin Monday, Aug. 30; Wind Symphony begins Tuesday, Aug. 31.
  • When you audition for CU Winds, you are auditioning for both Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony. Your audition will place you in an ensemble, as well as determine the seating. Most sections will have rotational seating.
  • Wind Ensemble meets Mondays (4:40-6:15pm) and Wednesdays (4:40-6:40pm)
  • Wind Symphony meets Tuesdays (4:40-6:15pm) and Thursdays (4:40-6:40pm)
  • Stay tuned for information regarding our ‘welcome to new members’ event on Sunday, Aug. 29th at 5pm!

REMEMBER: You must sign up by BOTH filling out the form AND by selecting a timeslot.

FIRST: Sign up using the embedded form below.
SECOND: Choose a timeslot by logging in with your CU Winds account (if this is your first time, you may need to make a new account). Click “Auditions” in the left menu bar, and choose an available timeslot during your instrument’s period.

If you have any trouble with the signup, please contact Jason at jpw97 {at} cornell(.)edu.

CU Winds unites Cornell University students who seek remarkable music making in preparing and performing established and emerging repertoire in both large and chamber ensembles.