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.
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
Audition Dates
Aug 25, 2025 | 2:30pm - 5pm
Aug 27, 2025 | 2:30pm - 5pm
Audition Location
CC Performance Hall
UNC Choirs
See below for important information regarding choral placements.
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.
Opera
Audition Dates
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Aug 25 | 3:35-6pm
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Audition Location
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Frasier 90
Spectrum Studio Orchestra
Audition Dates:
TBD
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Audition Location
Frasier 48 (Drew Zaremba's office)
Instrumental Jazz
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
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