Ensemble Auditions

Strings students interested in participating in orchestral activities at LSU will audition virtually according to the procedure outlined below. Auditions are open to majors and non-music majors.

The ensembles requiring auditions by strings players include:

• LSU Symphony Orchestra (MUS 4261, Sections 1 & 2)

***Wind and percussion players auditioning for the LSU Symphony Orchestra should follow the audition procedures outlined in the Winds & Percussion section of this page.***

Process for Strings

Auditioning students must video record themselves performing all of the excerpts, in one take, with no breaks. All strings auditions for LSU Symphony need to play both excerpts.

Videos are due no later than Saturday, August 24, at 11:00 p.m. CST

• The video must include the face of the auditioning student.
• Please title videos using the following format: instrument_lastname_firstname
• In your video, please do NOT say your name or identify yourself in any audible way.
• After submitting your registration, you will receive an email link to upload your audition.
• Your video might take longer than expected to upload, depending on your internet connection. Please plan accordingly.

To maintain anonymity, audio from submitted videos will be separated from the video and assigned an audition number. All video will be withheld from judging panel until scoring is completed.

Ensemble placements will be posted on Monday (8/26) and rehearsals will begin on Wednesday (8/28) for strings at SOM 118 and on Thursday (8/29) for full orchestra at the Old Band Hall.

STRING AUDITION REGISTRATION FORM

String Audition Excerpts

If you require accessibility-related accommodations for audition music, or have other audition questions, please contact Kai-chun Wong.

Students interested in participating in choral ensembles at LSU will audition during specified time blocks at the start of each semester. These choral hearings are open to majors and non-music majors. No formal experience or special music training is required to participate in a choral ensemble at LSU.

All students receive a single semester hour credit for participation in each LSU choir. Each chorus presents 1 to 4 performances each semester, depending on the exact layout of the academic calendar.

The ensembles available in the choral area include:

• A Cappella Choir (SATB) (MUS 4236)
• Chorale (SSAA) (MUS 4233)
• Tiger Glee Club (TTBB) (MUS 4232)
• Gospel Choir (SATB) (MUS 4230)

Process for Choirs

Choral hearings for Fall 2024 will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 in the LSU School of Music Recital Hall. Fill out the form below to be contacted with more information on choral hearings and choirs at LSU.

For questions about choral hearings or to sign up for available timeslots, please contact Ross Cawthon.

For questions about the LSU Gospel Choir, please contact Laurence Hebert. 

For questions about the LSU A Cappella Choir, please contact Alissa Rowe.

Students (majors and non-majors) interested in participating in a jazz performing group may audition for one of several ensembles, including: 

• LSU Jazz Ensemble (MUS 4253, Section 1)
• LSU Jazz Lab Band (MUS 4253, Section 2)
• LSU Jazz Chamber Groups (MUS 4255)

Auditions for the 2024-2025 academic year will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in SoM Room 113. Sign-up sheets for audition times are posted on the bulletin board outside of Doug Stone's office (SoM 113).

Questions about jazz auditions may be directed to Doug Stone.

Jazz Audition Excerpts

If you require accessibility-related accommodations for audition music, or have other audition questions, please contact Doug Stone.