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Ensemble Auditions

Ensemble auditions are held during the first or second week of the Fall and/or Spring semesters. Specific information about auditions/enrollment in each ensemble will be posted in advance.


TCNJ Bands:

Wind Ensemble, Wind Orchestra, and Concert Band

TCNJ Wind Ensemble Audition Information

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TCNJ Wind Orchestra & Concert Band Playing Assessment Information

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TCNJ Choirs

Chorale, Collegium Musicum or College Choir

  • You do not have to be music major to be in any of the choral ensembles.
  • You must audition to be considered for the Chorale or Collegium Musicum.
  • There is no audition required for College Choir. Basic singing and music reading skills and a desire to learn and improve as a musician are required.

All Freshman Music Majors should plan to audition. All Music Performance and Music Education majors are required to participate in a large choral ensemble at least two semesters during their career at TCNJ.

What to Prepare:

Auditions for the Chorale and Collegium Musicum:

  1. A simple song a cappella, such as the National Anthem, Danny Boy, Amazing Grace, etc.
  2. Vocalizing (scales) for range
  3. Rhythmic and melodic sight reading
Please arrive 5 minutes early to fill-out an audition form.
Contact:

Professor of Music


TCNJ Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Ensemble is a performance-oriented ensemble designed to study and perform the traditions of Big band music. It is a laboratory for the study of standard and contemporary jazz repertoire and performance practice, and for learning such skills as improvisation, sight-reading and the special techniques germane to jazz music. Audition is required for students joining the group for the first time and are held during the second week of the fall semester.

Auditions begin with an OPEN REHEARSAL. Bring your instrument(s) and be ready to play – this will be a full rehearsal with all students participating.

Jazz Ensemble is an inclusive ensemble for all qualified students. However, when there is an overabundance of candidates for a particular instrument or section, competitive auditions are necessary. You will be notified if you must participate in this audition.

Contact:

Professor Doug Beavers

Director, TCNJ Jazz Ensemble


TCNJ Orchestra

For the audition prepare a portion of a solo piece (concerto, sonata or study piece) that represents your playing well (i.e. if you are familiar with higher positions don’t play a piece that stays in first position). The selection has to be at least 3 minutes long.

Contact:

Uli Speth

Coordinator of Strings