INDOOR ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS

Openings in all Concert Bands and Orchestras for Piccolo, Flute, all Clarinets, all Double Reeds, all Saxophones, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, and Percussion.

Audition Dates

• Current Students:  Audition now through April 11 (for priority consideration).
• Purdue University Co-Op Program/Internship: Reach out directly to the faculty member hearing your audition. For full consideration for ALL ensembles, auditions must be received by April 11. 
• The Purdue Wind Ensemble will be traveling to Spain during Spring Break, 2026. Students who audition into Wind Ensemble (Band 350) for Fall of 2025 will be assigned to that ensemble for the entire academic year; the ensemble will not be reauditioned at the semester break. Conflicts/extenuating circumstances may be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Submit an Audition

• Submit your video audition here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bpvDJp6GZ5m1Xmu

Audition Etudes & Requirements

ALL STUDENTS

• Students will play alone, without accompaniment.
• If you do not have access to the instruments needed to perform your audition, please contact audition Caitlin for alternative audition instructions.

WOODWIND/BRASS

• Students should prepare two of the three etudes.
• Students interested in Wind Ensemble or Philharmonic Orchestra Winds must play Etudes 2 and 3.
• Please prepare the two scales specified on your audition sheet.

PERCUSSION

• Please prepare the snare and mallet requirements and etudes specified on the audition sheet.
• Students interested in Wind Ensemble or Philharmonic Orchestra should play the timpani audition, in addition to snare and mallet.
• Percussionists should follow all instructions on the top of the audition sheet with regards to rudiments and scales.

Enroll in a Band or Orchestra class

• Ensemble lists will be emailed this fall.  Place your Band or Orchestra course near the top of your batch registration preferences, if possible, to help avoid conflicts.

Openings for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass.

Audition Dates

• Current Students:  March 5, 11-12, 24-28
• Purdue University Co-Op Program/Internship:  Send a recorded audition to Professor Bodony as soon as possible. Students who wish to be considered for the Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra, must contact Professor Bodony immediately.

Sign up for an Audition

• Members of faculty will hold in-person auditions and place instrumentalists into appropriate ensembles. Professor Bodony will coordinate auditions and sign-up times.

Audition Requirements

• One prepared solo or etude (2-3 minutes in length.)
• Students will play alone, without accompaniment.
• Please prepare two scales of your choosing (ascending and descending in three octaves.)
• For Philharmonic consideration choose two from the following:
  • Violin – A, C, E-flat major
  • Viola/Cello – D, F, A major
  • Bass – E, F, G major
• If you do not have access to the instruments needed to perform your audition, please contact Caitlin for alternative audition instructions.

Enroll in an Orchestra class

• Ensemble lists will be emailed this fall.  Place your Orchestra course near the top of your batch registration preferences, if possible, to help avoid conflicts.