Concert Bands Auditions
Auditions for 2024-2025
Auditions for the CSUN Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony for Fall of 2024 will take place on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday before classes start. If you are a student who is entering in spring, please contact Professor Stoffel at stoffel@csun.edu for audition information.
Scheduling your fall classes:
- If you intend to perform in a concert band this fall, then do not schedule any classes during these times:
- Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:50 PM (Wind Symphony; MUS 179A, 379A, 679)
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 to 3:40 PM (Wind Ensemble; MUS 179B, 379B, 679)
- By avoiding these days & times, you will not create a scheduling conflict between band rehearsal times and your other classes.
Additional Information
PERCUSSION:
- The audition for percussionists will be administered by the percussion faculty. Please consult with the percussion faculty regarding ensemble audition. You can e-mail either john.roscigno@csun.edu or aaron.smith@csun.edu.
KEYBOARDS:
- We have occasional need for a pianist in the concert bands. Please contact Dr. Stoffel for the audition information and music.
For WOODWINDS, BRASS & STRING BASS:
Step 1
Download the audition music & directions:
Step 2
Following are anticipate ensemble audition times for the band program for Fall of 2024. This schedule might be adjusted slightly during summer. Any incoming wind player will be e-mailed information regarding the online audition sign-up process.
- Flute – Saturday, August 24th, 12:30 to 2:30 PM
- Oboe – Saturday, August 24th, 3:00 to 4:00 PM
- Bassoon – Saturday, August 24th, 3:00 to 4:00 PM
- Clarinet – Saturday, August 24th, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Saxophone – Thursday, August 22nd, 3:30 to 4:45 PM
- Trumpet – Thursday, August 22nd, 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM
- French Horn – Friday, August 23rd, 10:45 to 11:45 AM
- Trombone – Friday, August 23rd, 9:00 to 10:15 AM
- Bass Trombone – Friday, August 23rd, 9:00 to 10:15 AM
- Euphonium – Friday, August 23rd, 2:00 to 2:45 PM
- Tuba – Friday, August 23rd, 2:00 to 2:45 PM
- String Bass – Friday, August 23rd, 2:00 to 2:45 PM
Step 3
Practice and prepare the audition music.
- Auditions are competitive — prepare each excerpt to the best of your ability.
- It is important to familiarize yourself with the band works from which the excerpts are taken.
- Listen to multiple recordings of the works to help understand style, context, and tempo possibilities.
- Use YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, etc. as valuable resources for recordings.
Step 4
Complete your audition in-person & on campus on your reserved date & time.
- The audition will include some sight-reading. In addition to accurate note-reading, successful sight-reading should demonstrate musical phrasing, style, and expression.
Audition Results
Audition results will be posted by Sunday, August 28 (the day before classes begin).
Additional Information
- Click here for additional information for new students and non-music majors.
- Learn more about CSUN's acclaimed band program.
- Please ask Dr. Stoffel in person or by E-mail for any clarification or scheduling problems. E-mail: stoffel@csun.edu.