EIU Department of Music

Ensemble Auditions—2022-2023

All string, woodwind, brass, and percussion music majors must audition for participation in orchestra and bands. Non-music majors are also welcomed to audition for Wind Symphony, Concert Band, and Eastern Symphony Orchestra.

Large Ensemble Audition Submission Instructions:

You should plan to make an audition video and upload the link to a private YouTube channel.  Be sure to enable anyone with the link to access the video. Click HERE for step-by-step video recording instructions.

Video audition submissions are due by 9:00pm on Thursday, August 18th. If you have questions, please contact your applied teacher or Dr. Alicia Neal. Note: Those students in PMB should plan to record and submit their link BEFORE reporting to PMB pre-season camp on campus.

Click HERE for a link to the MachForm you should use to submit your video audition link. All audition videos must be submitted through this MachForm.

Click below to download a pdf of your instrument-specific audition packet.

• Bassoon
• Clarinet
• Flute
• Horn
• Oboe
• Saxophone
• Tenor Trombone
• Bass Trombone
• Euphonium
• Trumpet
• Tuba
• Percussion