Winds, Brass & Percussion auditions for the following ensembles: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, UW Symphony Orchestra & Campus Philharmonia OrchestraThe University of Washington instrumental ensemble program includes four large concert ensembles and over 300 student musicians from across campus—from freshmen to grad students, from anthropology to zoology majors. The Wind Ensemble (MUSEN 301/501), Symphonic Band (MUSEN 302/502)  are the auditioned concert band ensembles at the University of Washington, performing a repertoire of classic, contemporary and newly commissioned music. These groups offer a high level of musical challenge and opportunities for large group, chamber and one-on-a-part performance experiences. 

 

 (MUSEN 210) perform one concert per quarter and are open to non-music majors. The course is led/conducted entirely by graduate students of the orchestral conducting program.

 

Membership in all groups is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all schools and departments of the UW—over half of the musicians in these ensembles are from majors other than music! And remember, performance in a UW ensemble counts toward VLPA credit requirements. 

 

Brass, woodwind and percussion auditions for Fall 2026 will be held on:

 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 20268:30-9:40 HORN 9:50-10:50 BASSOON 11:00-12:50 TRUMPET1:00-2:10 TROMBONE 2:20-3:20 TUBA/EUPHONIUM 3:30-4:10 OBOE 4:20-5:50 CLARINET  TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 20269:30-11:20 PERCUSSION 11:30-2:30 FLUTE 2:40-4:00 SAXOPHONE  Auditions will be held in Meany Hall, room 268 and Studio Theater (where is Meany Hall?)

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AUDITION PROCEDURE

Sign up for an audition HERE

• Be sure to be available during the entire listed date and time for your instrument. You will be assigned a specific audition slot within the time   range for your instrument. This info will be sent to the email address you list on the form one week before the audition date. If you have a time conflict, please contact UW Bands TA Yuman Wu at yumanwu@uw.edu ASAP to work out a solution.
• Check in with the audition coordinator outside of the audition room.
• When it is your time, the audition coordinator will guide you to enter the room.
• The audition is anonymous (behind a screen) so please do not speak during the audition. Listen carefully to the instructions given by the adjudicators. Music will be provided but you may bring your own in as well. The audition will last 5-10 minutes.
• After the audition, please take any music you brought in with you, but leave any music that was already on the stand.
• You will be sent audition results by email shortly after the audition day.
• Note: As of now, there are no warm-up rooms or areas in the building. However, you are welcome to warmup outside or in the parking garage. We encourage everyone to warm up prior to arriving on campus if at all possible.

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QUESTIONS? For more information regarding UW Bands contact Yuman Wu at yumanwu@uw.edu
 For more information regarding UW Orchestras contact David A. Rahbee at darahbee@uw.edu
CAN I PLAY WITHOUT AN AUDITION?Yes! The UW Concert and Campus Bands (MUSEN 309/509) are open to all players without audition, Wednesday evenings, 7:00-9:00. The first rehearsal for Concert/Campus Bands will be Wednesday September 27th, 7:00 PM in Meany Hall, Room 268. All campus and concert band students should attend first rehearsal. Bring your instruments, as we will play at the first rehearsal. IS IT POSSIBLE TO PLAY IN MORE THAN ONE ENSEMBLE?Yes! Rehearsals are scheduled to avoid conflicts between different ensembles including jazz ensembles and Husky Marching Band. Visit the UW Bands web page to find out more about UW BandsVisit the UW Orchestras web page to find out more about UW Orchestras