Fall 2023 Ensemble Auditions

Ensemble Auditions 

Instrument 

Contact Information

Audition Date, Time, Location

Audition Material

Flute

Dr. Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham

schneelochna@appstate.edu

828-262-6447 

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 12:30 - 2:30 pm - Schaffel Recital Hall

Flute Audition Packet

Sign up in the waiting area between Rosen Concert Hall and Schaffel Recital Hall 15 minutes before the audition begins.

Oboe

Dr. Alicia Chapman

chapmanam@appstate.edu

828-262-4898

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 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.  A brief gathering will take place for all auditioning oboists at 2:00 pm in Rosen Concert Hall before the audition. 

Bassoon

Dr. David Wells

wellsda2@appstate.edu

828-262-6460

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Schaffel Recital Hall

Bassoon Audition Packet

Sign-up here.

Clarinet

Dr. Soo Goh

gohsk@appstate.edu

828-262-6134

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 8:30 - 12:00 pm - Schaffel Recital Hall

Clarinet Audition Packet

Sign-up here.

Saxophone

Dr. Scott Kallestad

kallestadsd@appstate.edu

828-262-8025 

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Hopkins Rehearsal Hall (Room 214)

Saxophone Audition Packet

Sign up outside Spencer Rehearsal Hall (Room 119) before and during the audition time.

Jazz - See Jazz Ensemble material (below)

Trumpet

Dr. James Stokes

stokesjm@appstate.edu

828-262-8595

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 9:00 -11:30 am Spencer Rehearsal Hall (Room 119)

Trumpet Audition Packet

Meet and sign up for your audition on Sunday, August 20, 2023 @ 8:45am outside the entrance to Spencer Rehearsal Hall (Room 119). 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, August 20, 2023, 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Rosen Concert Hall

Horn Audition Packet

Sign-up here.

Trombone

Dr. Joe Brown

brownja9@appstate.edu

828-262-6468 

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 9:00 - 11:00 am - Rosen Concert Hall

Trombone Audition Packet

A sign-up sheet can be found at Room 310.in To maintain the blind audition, students can also place their names on a list on the day of the audition, 15 minutes before the beginning of the audition, for audition order.

Jazz - See Jazz Ensemble material (below)

Euphonium and Tuba

 Dr. Sam Ambrose

ambrosesr@appstate.edu

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 11:30 - 1:30 pm - Rosen Concert Hall

Tuba Audition Packet

Euphonium Audition Packet

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

Percussion

Dr. Robert Falvo

falvorj@appstate.edu

828-262-4979

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 12:00 - 2:30 pm - Spencer Rehearsal Hall (Room 119)

Percussion Audition Packet

Students can find the sign-up sheet 15 minutes before the audition begins.

Jazz - See Jazz Ensemble material (below)

Steely Pan

Dr. Diana Loomer

loomerdc@appstate.edu

 

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 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.

 

Fall 2023 Choral Ensembles Audition Information

Vocal ensemble placements will take place on Friday - Sun (08/18 - 08/20). All members must complete the Choral Ensembles Interest Form.

University Singers and Chamber Singers
When:

  • Friday (08/18): 10 am - 5 pm

  • Saturday (08/19): 10 am - 5 pm

Where: Dr. Jake Taylor’s Office (BM 216)
How: Sign-up here
Who: returning and new members
What: Download audition information and preparation information.
Have you completed the Choral Ensembles Interest Form?

Treble Choir (vocal placement)
When: Sun (08/20) - 1 - 6 pm
Where: Dr. Priscilla Porterfield’s Office (BM 306)
How: Sign up here
Who: new members only
What: vocalization and range assessment
Have you completed the Choral Ensembles Interest Form?

Appalachian Chorale, Glee Club, and Gospel Choir (vocal placement)
When: Sun (08/20) - 1 - 6 pm
Where: Dr. DaVaughn Miller’s Office (BM 218)
How: Sign up here
Who: new members only
What: vocalization and range assessment
Have you completed the Choral Ensembles Interest Form? 

Jazz Combo Audition

Saturday, August 19, 2023, 2:00-3:00pm, Room 303 (office of Dr. Adam Booker), Broyhill Music Center. This is a requirement for MUS 1107

PDF Audition MaterialPlease contact Dr. Adam Booker or Professor Todd Wright 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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