Spring 2024 Ensemble Auditions

Ensemble Auditions 

Instrument 

Contact Information

Audition Date, Time, Location

Audition Material

Flute

Dr. Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham

schneelochna@appstate.edu

828-262-6447 

Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Online Zoom

Flute Audition Packet

Please see the audition packet above for how to sign up for your Zoom ensemble audition.

Oboe

Dr. Alicia Chapman

chapmanam@appstate.edu

828-262-4898

Sunday, January 14, 2024, 2:00 - 3:30 pm - Rosen Concert Hall.

Oboe Audition Packet

A sign-up sheet will be posted on the oboe studio door (BMC Rm 110) one week before the oboe placement audition.  

Bassoon

Dr. David Wells

wellsda2@appstate.edu

828-262-6460

Sunday, January 14, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Schaffel Recital Hall

Bassoon Audition Packet

Sign-up here.

Clarinet

Dr. Soo Goh

gohsk@appstate.edu

828-262-6134

Sunday, January 14, 2024, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm - Schaffel Recital Hall

Clarinet Audition Packet

Sign-up here.

Saxophone

Dr. Scott Kallestad

kallestadsd@appstate.edu

828-262-8025 

Sunday, January 14, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Rosen Concert Hall

Saxophone Audition Packet

Sign up at Rosen's backstage door before and during the audition.

Jazz - See Jazz Ensemble material (below)

Trumpet

Dr. James Stokes

stokesjm@appstate.edu

828-262-8595

Sunday, January 14, 2024, 9:00 -11:30 am Spencer Rehearsal Hall (Room 119)

Trumpet Audition Packet

Sign up outside the entrance to Spencer Rehearsal Hall (Room 119) 15 minutes before the audition begins. Be ready to play in the order you signed up. The audition proctor will tell you when to enter for your audition.

Jazz - See Jazz Ensemble material (below)

Horn

Dr. Dakota Corbliss

corblissdc@appstate.edu

828-262-6456

Sunday, January 14, 2024, 1 pm deadline - see audition packet for details

Horn Audition Packet

(see packet for audition deadline)

Trombone

Dr. Joe Brown

brownja9@appstate.edu

828-262-6468 

Sunday, January 14, 2024, 9:00 - 11:00 am - Rosen Concert Hall

Trombone Audition Packet

Arrive at the hallway behind Rosen Concert Hall 10-15 minutes before the audition to sign up for a place in the audition order.

Jazz - See Jazz Ensemble material (below)

Euphonium and Tuba

 Dr. Sam Ambrose

ambrosesr@appstate.edu

Sunday, January 14, 2024, 11:30 - 1:30 pm - Rosen Concert Hall

Tuba Audition Packet

Euphonium Audition Packet

Meet backstage at Rosen Concert Hall 15 minutes before the audition to choose the order.

Percussion

Dr. Brady Spitz

spitzbj@appstate.edu

828-262-4979

Sunday, January 14, 2024, 12:00 - 3:30 pm - Spencer Rehearsal Hall (Room 119)

Percussion Audition Packet

Sign up outside the entrance to Spencer Rehearsal Hall (Room 119) 15 minutes before the audition begins. Be ready to play in the order you signed up.

Jazz - See Jazz Ensemble material (below)

Steely Pan

Dr. Diana Loomer

loomerdc@appstate.edu

 

Sunday, January 14, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Spencer Rehearsal Hall (Room 119)

Steely Pan Steel Band Auditions 

 Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Strings

If a string player wishes to audition and does not know the specific string professor to contact, please contact Dr. Eric Koontz, Coordinator of the String Area.

 

Spring 2024 Choral Ensembles Audition Information

University Singers: Spring auditions for new members only and will be arranged individually. Contact Dr. Jake Taylor to arrange a meeting time.

Treble Choir: No auditions are required for these ensembles; just register for the course. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Priscilla Porterfield.

Glee Club, Gospel Choir, and Appalachian Chorale: No auditions are required for these ensembles; just register for the course. If you have any questions, contact Dr. DaVaughn Miller.


Jazz Combo Audition

Sunday, January 14, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm, Room 303 (Dr. Adam Booker's office), Broyhill Music Center. This is a requirement for MUS 1107 sections 101 and 102.


PDF Audition MaterialPlease contact Dr. Adam Booker with questions. 


Jazz Ensemble

Specific audition dates and times are on this document. The sign-up sheet will be at Professor Wright's Office door, Room 418, Broyhill Music Center.  If you have questions, please contact Professor Todd Wright or call 828-262-4964.


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