Ensemble Auditions
Music ensembles are open to music majors and non-majors with some groups requiring auditions. Any student interested in auditioning for an ensemble should sign up in Hanson Hall, Level 1 (see the bulletin board across from the elevator). All auditions are held during the first week of fall classes. Some audition requirements are listed below; for more information, please contact the listed director or coordinator, or the Music Department office at (773) 244-5630. If you are interested in auditioning for the spring semester, please contact the ensemble director listed below.
Fall 2023 Ensemble Auditions
University Orchestra, Tom Zelle
Please join us for rehearsal on the first Tuesday of class at 4:20 p.m. in Hanson Hall, Room 202. Bring your instrument. Following rehearsal, we’ll meet with you individually to talk and also ask you to play a piece as well as one, one-octave major scale.
University Choir, Julia Davids
All students singing in University Choir, Upper Voice Chorale, and Chamber Singers need to sign up for a short vocal skills assessment. After the assessment, students will be automatically registered based on placement. Assessments take place in Anderson Chapel Monday and Tuesday during the first week of class from 2:30–6:00 p.m. Students do not need to prepare any music in advance of the audition but are encouraged to warm up their voices so that they can accurately demonstrate their range and tone quality.
Upper Voice Chorale
See University Choir.
Chamber Singers, Julia Davids
See University Choir.
Opera and Theatre, George Cederquist
Students—including non-majors—do not need to audition for Opera or Theatre workshops; simply enroll in the course, or contact George Cederquist, producing artistic director of Opera and Theatre, with questions. For the 2023–24 academic year, Opera and Theatre will collaborate on musical theatre repertoire.
Jazz Ensemble, Joe Lill
Please join us on the first Monday of class at 4:20 p.m. in Hamming Hall. Bring your instruments and a writing utensil. Information will be shared regarding registration, instrument needs, etc.
Concert Band, Joe Lill
Please join us on the first Tuesday of class at 4:20 p.m. in Hamming Hall. Bring your instruments and a writing utensil. Information will be shared regarding registration, instrument needs, etc.
University Ministries Worship Teams Ensembles, Stephen Kelly
Please join us on the first Tuesday of class at 4:15 p.m. in Anderson Chapel.
Gospel Choir, Terrance Smith
Please join us for rehearsal on the first Tuesday of class at 6:30 p.m. in Anderson Chapel.
Chamber Music, Thomas Jefferson
Strings — see University Orchestra; Professor Thomas Jefferson will attend the first orchestra rehearsal with Professor Tom Zelle and provide instruction
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion — please see Concert Band; Professor Thomas Jefferson will attend the first rehearsal with Professor Joe Lill and provide instructions
Vocalists — contact Thomas Jefferson
Pianist — contact Thomas Jefferson