Wind Band and Symphony Orchestra Auditions
Instrumental Chair Placement Auditions for the OCU Wind Ensemble, Wind Philharmonic, and Symphony Orchestra occur the Saturday before classes begin each semester.
Audition music is posted on the and audition times will be posted before the start of the semester. Sight-reading is required for all auditions. All percussionists will be asked to audition on snare, mallets, and timpani.
Assignments for Wind Ensemble, Wind Philharmonic, and Symphony Orchestra will be posted the morning following auditions. Pit Orchestra assignments will be posted as well. If you have questions regarding the audition process, please contact the Performance Manager, Francisco Venegas, at [email protected].
Wind Bands and Symphony Orchestra are open to both music majors and non-major students. For any other questions, please contact the Director of Winds, Dr. Matthew Mailman ([email protected]) or the Director of Orchestral Activities, Dr. Clifton Evans ([email protected]).
Click the buttons below to access audition excerpts and to sign up for your audition slot:
Choir Placement Auditions
The Choir placement auditions Schedule will be announced shortly before the start of each semester. Incoming freshmen and transfer students audition during Orientation Week each August. Materials and musical examples are shared shortly before each semester.
A prepared example will be provided when you schedule your audition time. The audition also includes general vocalizing and sight-reading. Auditions for choir placement will take place in Dr. Longhurst's office (Bass Center B207).
Choral ensembles are open to both music majors and non-major students. If you have specific questions, please call Dr. Julie Yu at 405-208-5015 or via email at [email protected].
Non-major or graduate students interested in auditioning for choral ensembles should submit the following form:
