Semester Ensemble Audition Information

  • Ensemble auditions occur during the first week of each new semester.

    Fall 2025:
    Monday, September 15th or Tuesday, September 16th

    Click the button below to sign up for a time.

  • Auditions take place in Dr. Nelson's office:

    Eliza R. Snow Performing Arts Center
    5 West 2nd Street, Office 233B
    Rexburg, ID 83460

  • Be prepared to play 1–2 scales, a solo piece of your choice, and the following etude and excerpt.

    Scales

    • All Major Scales

    Étude Study

    • Barret Articulation Study No. 1

    Solo Piece

    • Any solo piece that showcases your technical and/or lyrical abilities

    Excerpt

    • Stravinsky, Firebird Suite (Excerpt)

  • Based of your audition, you will potentially be placed in the following ensembles:

    • Symphony Band (T/Th 12:45-02:45PM)

    • Symphony Orchestra (M/W 12:45-03:00PM)

    • Chamber Winds (F 12:45-03:00PM)

    • Sinfonietta (F 12:45-03:00PM)