Audition Requirements
Brass & Woodwinds
Perform two pieces of contrasting style (i.e. one technical, one lyrical). Symphonic Band or Orchestral excerpts are acceptable. Be prepared to play scales and sight read. Accompaniment is optional, but not provided. The audition will last approximately 10 minutes.
Percussion
It is desirable for applicants to play a solo piece in the following categories:
Mallets: The selection should be chosen for musical content and technical difficulty (two-and four-mallet work is desirable). Scales, arpeggios, and sight-reading may be required.
Snare Drum: The selection should clearly demonstrate your level of technical ability. Rudiments, including an orchestral roll, at all dynamic levels may be required.
Timpani: The selection should utilize two or more drums. Rolls with different dynamic levels on different drums should be demonstrated. Intonation and sight-reading abilities may be tested.
Drum set and/or ethnic percussion is not required but may be included at the applicant's discretion.
Piano
Perform two or three works from memory. At least two different stylistic periods must be represented.
Strings
Perform two contrasting movements from the standard concerto or sonata repertoire such as Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, etc. Play scales and arpeggios in three octaves (such as in the Flesch or Galamian systems). Memorization preferred. Accompaniment is optional, but not provided. The audition will last approximately 10 minutes.
Voice
Perform two classical pieces of contrasting style (i.e. one fast, one slow) from memory. One musical theatre piece may be substituted for one classical piece. Accompaniment is optional. It is suggested you bring your own accompanist or accompaniment tape. The audition will last approximately 10 minutes.
Southern Utah University 2025 Audition Dates:
January 4, 2025 at the Heritage Center in Cedar City, UT from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (For Honor Band/Honor Choir participants ONLY)
February 15, 2025 at SUU from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
February 21, 2025 in Salt Lake City, UT at Daynes Music from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
February 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV (TBD) from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
March 8, 2025 at SUU from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm