All University of New Hampshire Department of Music Ensembles are open to all students on campus. Some require an audition for acceptance, some audition for seating purposes only, and some have open enrollment. Don't give up music in college just because you are majoring in something else. Ensembles are a great way to meet people, blow off some steam, and continue your passion for making music.

Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Concert Ensemble Audition Information and Form (Log in with UNH credentials)

• Instrumentalists (winds and percussion) should prepare a short piece of their choice (percussionists, please prepare a short mallet solo or etude). Those auditioning for Wind Symphony and/or Symphony Orchestra must also prepare the assigned excerpts found HERE. Those auditioning for Symphonic Band are strongly encouraged to prepare these excerpts as well.

All University of New Hampshire Department of Music Ensembles are open to all students on campus. Some require an audition for acceptance, some audition for seating purposes only, and some have open enrollment. Don't give up music in college just because you are majoring in something else. Ensembles are a great way to meet people, blow off some steam, and continue your passion for making music. Band, Orchestra, Choir, Jazz, and more. We have a place for you!

Audition Info

*The Wildcat Marching Band and Beast of the East Pep Band do not require an audition to participate. Please fill out the participation form by the deadline if you are planning to join the Wildcat Marching Band.

**Symphonic Band holds auditions for seating purposes only.

***Concert Choir does not require an audition. Auditions for Chamber Singers are arranged through Dr. Amy Kotsonis. To participate, you must be a member of the Concert Choir.

Audition Dates, Excerpts and Sign-Ups

Ensemble Directors:

Symphony Orchestra – David Upham
Wind Symphony – Andrew Boysen
Symphonic Band – Casey Speed Goodwin
Wildcat Marching Band – Casey Speed Goodwin
Beast of the East Pep Band – Casey Goodwin
Jazz Bands and Combos – Nate Jorgensen
Chamber Singers – Amy Kotsonis
Concert Choir – Amy Kotsonis
Vocal Arts Project – Deborah Rentz-Moore (fall)