Orchestra Audition Information | Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts

Trumpet: TBD
French Horn: TBD
Trombone: Date, time &amp; location TBD

All ensembles in the Glenn Korff School of Music are open to any UNL student and non-music majors are encouraged to participate. Some require an audition for membership, others do not. Some meet every semester, others do not. This page will help you navigate the system to design the ensemble experience that is best for you.

Things to know before you jump in

- When you find an ensemble that appeals to you, first check the schedule of classes to see if it fits in your schedule.

- All ensembles require registration for one credit hour in every semester of participation. For music majors and minors the rules surrounding registration can be pretty confusing. Check with your advisor and the Large Ensemble Policy to be sure you are enrolling in a way that syncs with your degree requirements. For non-music majors and minors, ensembles are likely to count as electives. Check with your advisor if you have questions.

- For ensembles that require an audition, the auditions take place in a predictable pattern. Auditions for Fall Semester ensembles take place in August around the beginning of classes. Auditions for Spring Semester ensembles take place in December, typically during the last week of classes. To learn the specific dates of any audition find the appropriate ensemble heading below.

ORCHESTRAL ENSEMBLES

- Campus Orchestra (fall and spring semester, strings only) does not require an audition. Simply register for the class as you would any other.

- Symphony Orchestra (fall and spring semester, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) requires an audition. Auditions follow slightly different formats depending on the instrument. To download the information and materials for your instrument, click on the appropriate link below. If there is no link below, contact the studio professor directly.

Please arrive at the beginning of your instrument's audition period to sign up for an audition slot.