Ensemble Auditions
Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Strings
ASO Violin Seating Auditions - Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Room 313, Broyhill Music Center. Students should prepare either the Violin I or Violin II excerpts - as they prefer. OPTIONAL concertmaster excerpts can be found on pg. 4 of Violin I, for those who also wish to audition for that position. Sign up for your audition here. Download Violin I or Violin II audition excerpts. Please contact Dr. Nancy Bargerstock with questions.
ASO Viola Seating Auditions - Saturday, August 17, from 12:30 - 2:00 pm, Room 312, Broyhill Music Center. Sign up for your audition here. Download Viola audition excerpts. Please contact Dr. Eric Koontz with questions.
ASO Cello Seating Auditions - Saturday, August 17, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Room 314, Broyhill Music Center. Sign up for your audition here. Download Cello audition excerpts. Please contact Dr. Ellie Wee with questions.
ASO Double Bass Seating Auditions - Saturday, August 17, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Room 303, Broyhill Music Center. Sign up for your audition at Dr. Booker's office door (Room 303). Download Double Bass audition excerpts. Please contact Dr. Adam Booker with questions.
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.
Choral Ensembles Audition Information
University Singers: There is no audition for returning University Singers members. New students should sign up for an audition* time slot.
Treble Choir: There is no audition for returning Treble Choir members. New singers should sign up for a vocal assessment* time slot.
Gospel Choir and Appalachian Chorale: No audition is required.
*The Fall 2024 chorale audition and vocal assessment process will consist of a series of vocal exercises designed to evaluate your memory, intonation, tone quality, and tessitura (range). During your audition, we will also briefly discuss your previous musical and choral experience and how participation in this ensemble aligns with your personal musical goals. Additionally, your skills in sight-reading melody and rhythm will be assessed. Finally, you will be asked to perform an a cappella excerpt that showcases your virtuosity and skill set.
Please come prepared to do your best, and plan to arrive approximately 5 minutes before your audition time. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Dr. DaVaughn Miller at millerdl@appstate.edu.
Jazz Combo Audition
Saturday, August 17, 1:00-3:00 pm, Room 303 (Dr. Adam Booker's office), Broyhill Music Center. This is a requirement for MUS 1107 sections 101 and 102.
Download Audition Material. Please 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.
Please visit our Faculty/Staff page for a list of faculty contacts. If there are issues with download links, please contact music@appstate.edu