Eastern Illinois University Bands Audition Schedule

The Bands at Eastern Illinois are open to all undergraduate and graduate students.  In addition, one of our ensembles is open to students as well as alumni, faculty and staff.  The Bands are comprised of music majors, non-music majors, and community members. The wind and percussion sections are comprised of the finest music majors in the Department of Music. The Eastern Illinois University Bands are quickly growing a reputation for the finest performances throughout the region.

Enrollment

Students receive academic credit for Bands participation.  All performers must enroll in their specified course number.  You can find these in the Course Catalog or on our Band Ensembles link.  Students receive one hour of academic credit for each semester of participation. Most degree programs will accept band credit as a "free elective." We strongly encourage you to check with your department's academic advisors for details. 

Auditions

All students must audition for participation in the Bands. Auditions are held during the first week of each semester. Please prepare the audition music posted online. This is typically posted by August 1 for fall auditions and December 1 for spring auditions.

Performance Schedule

Depending on which band you are participating in, the Bands perform once up to three times each semester in formal concerts both on and off-campus. The Bands do participate in local and regional performance and tours. 

Applied Studies

 Students may also study privately for academic credit. Applied study is available for all instruments through the Department of Music. Students must have professor approval to enroll in private lessons. For more information please contact the Department of Music at:

Phone: (217) 581-3010 E-mail: music@eiu.edu

Wind Symphony & Concert Band 

Auditions for Wind Symphony and Concert Band will be held Monday, January 9, Tuesday, January 10, and Wednesday, January 11.  Students planning to audition should be ready for: 1.) audition excerpts posted below  2.) all major scales 3.) a chromatic scale demonstrating the range of the instrument  4.) Sight-reading will be provided.  Sign-up is located on Mr. Sullivan's Office Door (DFAC 0355).  Contact 581-6087 or e-mail rasullivan@eiu.edu for more information.

Flute

Oboe - prepare a lyrical and technical excerpt for your audition.

Bassoon - prepare a lyrical and technical excerpt for your audition.

Clarinet/Bass Clarinet

Saxophones

Trumpet

F Horn

Trombone

Bass Trombone

Euphonium

Tuba

Percussion

Eastern Symphonic Band

The Eastern Symphonic Band (a non-auditioned ensemble) meets in the spring semester and will have an informational meeting followed by rehearsal Monday January 9 at 6:00 PM in the Band Rehearsal Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.  All non-music majors as well as music-majors are welcome!  Contact 581-6087 or e-mail rasullivan@eiu.edu for more information.