Ensemble Auditions

The School of Music has a wide range of performance opportunities through our many ensembles and areas of study. From the traditional to the experimental, there are a multitude of ways for you to express yourself musically at LSU.

Each area follows a unique audition process outlined on this page. If you require any accessibility accommodations for audition materials, or have other questions about the audition process, the appropriate contact information is listed alongside each area.

The information on this page was last updated October 16, 2024.

Wind and percussion students interested in participating in concert ensembles at LSU audition at the start each semester during specified time blocks. Auditions are open to majors and non-music majors.

The ensembles requiring auditions by wind and percussion players include:

LSU Wind Ensemble (MUS 4251)
LSU Symphonic Winds (MUS 4254)
LSU Symphonic Band* (MUS 4252)
LSU Symphony Orchestra (MUS 4261)

****Music majors auditioning for only the LSU Symphonic Band must prepare ALL audition excerpts for their audition. Non-music majors auditioning for this group may select a single excerpt from the given options.***

***Students looking to participate in the LSU Tiger Marching Band audition through a separate process. Please visit this page to learn more.***

If you require accessibility-related accommodations for audition music, or have other audition questions, please contact the Department of Bands by calling (225) 578-2384 or emailing [email protected].

Process for Winds & Percussion

Spring 2025 auditions for wind and percussion students will be held on Monday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in the Tiger Band Hall.

Please fill out the following form before you arrive to the auditions to inform us of any potential class conflicts.

WIND & PERCUSSION AUDITION REGISTRATION FORM

Spring 2025 Audition Times

All Auditions will be held in the Tiger Band Hall.

Monday, 1/13	Tuesday, 1/14
Flute 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Horn 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Percussion 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Clarinet 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saxophone 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Trombone 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Trumpet 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Oboe 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Bassoon 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuba/Euphonium 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Make up for brass conflict times 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Make up for Woodwind Conflict times 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m Results 9:00p.m.

Monday, 1/13

Tuesday, 1/14

Flute
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Horn
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Percussion
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Clarinet
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saxophone
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Trombone
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Trumpet
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Oboe
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Bassoon
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Tuba/Euphonium
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Make up for brass conflict times
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Make up for Woodwind Conflict times
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m

Results
9:00p.m.

Wind & Percussion Audition Excerpts

Audition music for the Spring 2025 Audition will be available December 2024. See below for Fall 2024 audition repertoire.

For questions about the wind and percussion auditions, please contact the LSU Department of Bands.

Auditions are open to majors and non-music majors.

The ensembles requiring auditions by strings players include:

LSU Symphony Orchestra (MUS 4261, Sections 1 & 2)

***Wind and percussion players auditioning for the LSU Symphony Orchestra should follow the audition procedures outlined in the Winds & Percussion section of this page.***

Process for Strings

Any new string player wishing to audition for LSU Symphony, contact Professor Terrell ([email protected]) by Jan. 12, 2025.
Any instrumentalist wishing to join LSU Concert Orchestra, contact Professor Terrell ([email protected]) by Jan. 12, 2025.

STRING AUDITION REGISTRATION FORM

String Audition Excerpts

If you require accessibility-related accommodations for audition music, or have other audition questions, please contact Kai-chun Wong.

These choral hearings are open to majors and non-music majors. No formal experience or special music training is required to participate in a choral ensemble at LSU.

All students receive a single semester hour credit for participation in each LSU choir. Each chorus presents 1 to 4 performances each semester, depending on the exact layout of the academic calendar.

The ensembles available in the choral area include:

A Cappella Choir (SATB) (MUS 4236)
Chorale (SSAA) (MUS 4233)
Tiger Glee Club (TTBB) (MUS 4232)
Gospel Choir (SATB) (MUS 4230)

Process for Choirs

Any vocalist wishing to audition for LSU A Cappella Choir, contact Dr. Rowe ([email protected]) by Jan. 12, 2025.
Any vocalist wishing to join LSU Chorale, Tiger Glee or Gospel Choir, contact Erin Dixon ([email protected]) by Jan. 12, 2025.

Choral information form

There are no Jazz auditions for Spring Semester.

Students (majors and non-majors) interested in participating in a jazz performing group may audition for one of several ensembles, including:

LSU Jazz Ensemble (MUS 4253, Section 1)
LSU Jazz Lab Band (MUS 4253, Section 2)
LSU Jazz Chamber Groups (MUS 4255)

Auditions for the 2024-2025 academic year will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in SoM Room 113. Sign-up sheets for audition times are posted on the bulletin board outside of Doug Stone's office (SoM 113).

Questions about jazz auditions may be directed to Doug Stone.

Perform the prepared piece - an excerpt from "Cherry Juice" by Thad Jones.
If you are interested in auditioning for a Chamber Jazz Ensemble be prepared to play the melody and improvise on a jazz tune or your choosing.

Perform the prepared piece - an excerpt from "Cherry Juice" by Thad Jones.
Demonstrate of variety of feels: swing at several tempos, Afro-Cuban, Bossa Nova, funk.