Concert Band and Orchestra Audition Information

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.

BAND ENSEMBLES

- Wind Ensemble meets in the fall and spring semesters. Also known as the Ensemble Performance Lab, it follows a non-traditional format and requires an audition. Wind Ensemble auditions for Spring 2025 will be in video format. The links to instructions and the form to upload your video(s) are now active and will accept submissions until December 18 at 5 p.m. Email Dr. Barber with any questions.

For audition instructions and to submit your video, click the buttons below. You will need your UNL credentials (TrueYou) to sign in.

Audition Instructions

Audition Form

- Symphonic Band Membership in the Symphonic Band is determined by audition each semester, and music majors as well as non-majors are encouraged to try out. Rehearsals are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:10, and on Fridays from 1:30 to 2:20. Contact Anthony Falcone for additional information.

- Campus Band The Campus Band rehearses and performs in the spring semester only. The two sections of Campus Band rehearse one night a week, either on Tuesdays or on Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:20. Membership in the Campus Band is open to any member of the university community, and music majors as well as non-majors are encouraged to join. There is no audition required.

For instrument rental contact GKSOM Facilities. Contact Douglas Bush for additional information.

Cornhusker Marching Audition Information

Big Red Express Audition Information