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Audition Requirements for Fall 2023

 

All Audition information for the Fall 2023 school semester can be found through this link (make sure to scroll down to the "Music" Section and open the PDF). Important links found in the above PDF include the Band Information Form, Sign-ups for Woodwinds/Percussion and for Brass, and lastly Audition Music. 

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Auditions will be held according to the following schedule*:

Tuesday, August 29th (Woodwinds and Percussion)
4:00 - 5:00 pm Saxophone
5:00 - 5:28 pm Oboe/Bassoon
5:28 - 6:44 pm Clarinets
6:44 - 7:44 pm Flute
8:00 - 9:00 pm Percussion

Wednesday, August 30th (Brass)
4:00 - 4:48 pm Trumpet
4:48 - 5:28 pm Horn
5:28 - 6:04 pm Trombone
6:04 - 6:32 pm Euphonium/Tuba

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*please note, signups for specific audition slots are still required

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General Information

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Admission into the George Washington concert band program is determined through a relaxed audition process administered at the beginning of the fall quarter. Every member of GW Bands must audition. However, this should not be a source of stress; auditioning is only for chair placement and placement in Wind Ensemble. Anyone who auditions is welcome to join the Symphonic Band and Foghorns. All students who have experience performing in a wind ensemble or concert band, regardless of major, are  encouraged to schedule an audition. 

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It is common for new students to be nervous about their first audition. However, GW Bands has a long tradition of serving performers from all musical backgrounds. There are members of the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band with a wide range of ability and experience levels, including many that never performed an audition until their first semester as a GW student. GW Bands strive to accommodate all students and will work hard to make sure that  you feel comfortable and relaxed during your audition.

Initial auditions are usually held during the first week of classes of the Fall semester. However, students are encouraged to join even if they miss the initial audition period. Simply reach out to Professor Schmitz (schmitz_m@gwu.edu) and we will get you placed. Additionally, auditions will be held at the beginning of the Spring semester for anyone who studies abroad in the Fall, transfers to GW, or otherwise decides to join in the Spring. Returning members must re-audition at the beginning of each school year. Members who joined in the Fall semester do NOT need to re-audition in the Spring. 

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