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Band Ensemble Auditions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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This page is for ensemble auditions for current university students. For information about scholarship auditions for incoming students, click on the Prospective Member link above.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions about the auditions, contact David Robinson<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2026-27 Ensemble Audition Information<\/h2><\/div>
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Audition Dates: August 19-21, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility: All Tarleton students of any major<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensembles: Concert Bands & Jazz Ensembles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment in The Sound & The Fury<\/a> Marching Band is open without a placement audition. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2026-27 Concert Band Audition Music<\/h3><\/div>
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Flute<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Oboe<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Bassoon<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Clarinet<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Saxophone<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Trumpet<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Horn<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Trombone<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Bass Trombone<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Euphonium<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Tuba<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Percussion<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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For questions about the audition process or music, or for participation on string bass, piano, or harp, contact David Robinson<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2026-27 Jazz Ensemble Audition Music<\/h4><\/div>
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Note: All auditions will have a sightreading excerpt in the audition, in addition to the below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horns (Brass & WW): improvising 2 choruses of Bb or F Blues (no audition excerpt)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guitar: comping and improvising 4 choruses (2 each) of Bb or F blues using the excerpt below<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bass: walking and improvising 4 choruses (2 each) of Bb or F blues using the excerpt below<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piano: comping and improvising 4 choruses (2 each) of Bb or F blues (both hands) using the excerpt below<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drums: demonstrate different styles (uptempo swing, rock, bossa nova, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alto Saxophone – you do not need this etude<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Tenor Saxophone – you do not need this etude<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Bari Saxophone – you do not need this etude<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Trumpet – you do not need this etude<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Tenor Trombone – you do not need this etude<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Bass Trombone – you do not need this etude<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Drum Set – you do not need this etude<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Guitar<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Bass<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Piano<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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For questions about the audition process or music, contact Will Ford<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2026-27 Concert & Jazz Audition Sign-up<\/h4><\/div>
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Concert audition sign-up (WILL open in August)<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Jazz audition sign-up (WILL open in AugusT)<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Tarleton band program proudly sponsors three concert bands, three jazz bands, three athletic bands, and numerous instrument-specific chamber ensembles. Enrollment in these ensembles is open to all Tarleton students, regardless of major, although placement in concert and jazz bands is by audition only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ensemble Audition Process<\/h3><\/div>
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Ensemble audition music for both concert and jazz ensembles is posted each summer to the Tarleton Bands audition webpage. Auditions for these ensembles are held each year during the first two class days of the fall semester. Specific audition times by instrument and a scheduling registration portal will open on this website by the end of the first week of August.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Concert Band Auditions<\/h4><\/div>
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Wind Ensemble<\/a>: placement by audition only<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symphonic Band<\/a>: can enroll w\/o audition (Fall)
consent of instructor (Spring)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audition music for concert band auditions is posted in mid-summer each year. University Band is currently not being offered.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information: David Robinson<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jazz Band Auditions<\/h4><\/div>
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Jazz Ensemble I<\/a>: placement by audition only<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jazz Ensemble II<\/a>: placement by audition only<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jazz Ensemble III<\/a>: can enroll without an audition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jazz Combos I & II<\/a>: placement by audition only<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Latin Ensemble<\/a>: placement by audition only<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audition music for jazz ensemble auditions is posted in mid-summer each year. Jazz Ensemble III and Latin Ensemble may be joined in the spring semester.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information: Will Ford<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Athletic Band Registration<\/h4><\/div>
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Enrollment in The Sound & The Fury<\/a> Marching Band is open without a placement audition except for those wishing to participate in colorguard. Participation in the Texan Thunder<\/a> Volleyball Band and the Foul Play<\/a> Basketball Band is open to all students with one year of experience in The Sound & The Fury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information: Gary Westbrook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ensemble Placements<\/h4><\/div>
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Ensemble placements from these auditions are made for the entire school year. No new auditions are held going into the spring semester, though vacancies may be filled at this time at the discretion of each ensemble director.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ensemble Registration<\/h4><\/div>
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All members of each Tarleton ensemble are required to register for the course associated with each ensemble during each semester of participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that students auditioning for concert and jazz ensembles go ahead and register for a concert and\/or jazz ensemble of your choice prior to the auditions, though this is not required. Those placing into concert and jazz ensembles will have three days after the auditions conclude to either change or add the appropriate course(s).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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