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Ensemble Auditions

UNC Ensembles are open to students of all majors. Click on the links below to find more information about the audition requirements and to schedule an audition. 

Schedule Audition

Auditioned Ensembles

  • UNC Symphony Orchestra
  • Jazz Combos
  • Compass Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Lab Bands II & III, Funk/Soul Band
  • Spectrum Studio Orchestra
  • Vocal Jazz Ensembles
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Tremble Choir (MUS 281/481/681) & Tenor Bass Choir (MUS 284/484/684)
  • Opera 
  • Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble

Non-Auditioned Ensembles

  • Latin Beat Ensemble
  • Alternative Styles
  • Chamber Music (based on area)
  • Contemporary Music Ensemble
  • Marching Band
  • Concert Band
  • World Music Ensemble
  • Early Music Ensemble (Email Dr. Fulks for Instructor Approval)
  • Campus String Orchestra

 

To make changes to your scheduled audition, log in to the online scheduling portal.


Woodwinds & Brass

Auditions for Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble & UNC Symphony Orchestra Winds

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Audition Dates

Aug 26, 2025 | 9am - 5:30pm (Brass)
Aug 28, 2025 | 9am - 6pm (Woodwinds)

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Audition Location

Campus Commons Performance Hall


Percussion

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Audition Date

Aug 29 | 12:30 - 4:30pm

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Audition Location

Frasier 51 (Tim Feerst's office)


UNC Symphony Orchestra Strings

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Audition Dates

Aug 25, 2025 | 2:30pm - 5pm
Aug 27, 2025 | 2:30pm - 5pm
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Audition Location

CC Performance Hall


UNC Choirs

See below for important information regarding choral placements.

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Placement Dates

Aug 25, 2025 | 9am - 4pm
Aug 26, 2025 | 9am - 4pm

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Placement Location

Frasier 122D (Jill Burgett's office), Frasier 0100 & 0058. Check your reservation or portal for the specific location.

Placement Details

Our choirs include (these ALL qualify as a major musical organization for music majors):

  • Chamber Choir MUS 266/466/666 
  • Concert Choir MUS 280/480/680 
  • Voces Poderosas: Treble Choir MUS 281/481/681 
  • Coro Polaris: Tenor/Bass Choir MUS 284/484/684

We look forward to your placement. For more information, contact Dr. Jill Burgett at jill.burgett@unco.edu.

  • Placement Material
    1. You do not need to bring music to your choir placement.
    2. Singers will be asked to sing the first verse melody of a familiar tune (“My Country Tis of Thee” or “Amazing Grace” -your choice) and vocalize on scales and arpeggios. If you would like to take a look at these pieces, here are links: 
    3. Singers will also be asked to sight read and demonstrate aural skills and interval recognition proficiency.
  • Selecting the Correct Placement Type
    1. All incoming undergrad soprano/alto voices should audition with Dr. Clelyn Chapin.
    2. All incoming undergrad tenor/bass voices should audition with Dr. Burgett.
    3. All incoming graduate S/A/T/B voices should audition with Dr. Jill Burgett.
    4. Returning Treble Choir, Concert, or Chamber Choir Students will not need to reaudition. Simply sign up for the course.
    5. All returning singers auditioning for our Tenor/Bass Choir will need to audition with Mr. Talley.
    6. All students who would like to audition for another choir WILL need to schedule an audition with Dr. Burgett. This includes those who would like to move up from Treble Choir to Concert Choir/Chamber Choir and from Concert Choir to Chamber Choir.
  • Notes
    • Based on your placement session, you will be placed in the appropriate choir. Students wishing to “pre-register” register for a specific ensemble may do so prior to auditions but may need to change to their assigned choir afterwards. Students may also delay registering for an ensemble until auditions are completed on the Friday of the first week of classes.  
    • Acceptance into a choir carries with it the expectation of participation in both the fall and spring semesters. General exceptions to this would be student teaching or mid-year graduation, or other situations as determined.

 Opera

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Audition Dates

  • Aug 25 | 3:35-6pm

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Audition Location

  • Frasier 90

Spectrum Studio Orchestra

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Audition  Dates:

TBD

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Audition Location

Frasier 48 (Drew Zaremba's office)


Instrumental Jazz

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Audition  Dates:

Aug 25, 2025
  • 9am-12pm Saxophone
  • 1-3pm Saxophone
  • 3:15-4:30pm Trombone
Aug 26, 2025
  • 9-11am Drums
  • 11am-12:30pm Bss
  • 1:30-3:40pm Piano
  • 4-4:30pm Any Instrument
Aug 27, 2025
  • 9-1130am Guitar
  • 1:30-4pm Trumpet
  • 4:!5-5pm Any Instrument

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Audition Location

  • Campus Commons Rehearsal Hall

Vocal Jazz

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Audition Dates

Round 1
  • Monday, August 25, from 11am-2pm
  • Tuesday, August 26, from 11am-4:30pm
  • Wednesday, August 27, from 12pm- 4:30pm 
Callbacks
  • Wednesday, August 27, from 5:45-7:45pm

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Audition Location

Frasier 201 (Marion Power's Office)  & Frasier 63