Music Ensemble and Theatre Production Auditions

Current student audition information for music ensembles and theatre and dance productions.

Fall 2025 Auditions, Conservatory of Music

University Orchestra

String players who would like to audition for University Orchestra will audition on Tuesday, September 2 between 10:50am and 12:40pm.

Students will be asked to perform the excerpts provided by the conductor, Prof. Co Nguyen; you can obtain the excerpts and direct any questions to Co_Nguyen@redlands.edu

Wind Ensemble

All auditions are in the Valencia Room (University Hall). All times approximate. Arrive early and be ready to perform early.

Prepare something lyrical and something technical unless you have been assigned specific repertoire by your studio teacher.

Try to sign up for the designated studio times below. If you can't make the instrument specific times, choose one in the Overflow block.

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Brass (and Overflow)
Tuesday 2:00 - 3:15 Clarinets
Wednesday 10:45 - 12:30 Bassoons, Saxes and Oboes (and Overflow)
Wednesday 3:15 - 4:45 Percussion
Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 Flutes

Questions can be directed to Giovanni_Santos@redlands.edu and David_Scott@redlands.edu

Percussion Studio

Audition material for Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble can be downloaded here (click to view). All students are welcome to audition.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Yuri Inoo at yuri_inoo@redlands.edu

University Choir and Chapel Singers

Choral auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 3 and Thursday, September 4. Times are available between 10:00am and 2:00pm each day. You will be asked to sing a prepared selection of your choice and do some sight singing. There is an online audition form and an online scheduling form; both are available here:

View the Choral Audition Information Sheet. (click here) Be sure to complete it BEFORE your audition.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Nicholle Andrews at Nicholle_Andrews@redlands.edu

Opera Workshop

Opera Workshop will be split into two sections for 2025-2026. Section I will be the cast of the 2026 musical Into the Woods, meeting Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Section II will focus on opera scenes and will meet on Tuesday/Thursday.

Into the Woods audition details below. No audition required for section II.

Questions may be directed to Prof. Cindy Snyder at cindy_snyder@redlands.edu.

Studio Big Band

All horn players will audition on Tuesday, September 2 during class time (4:05-5:50). Rhythm Section players will audition on Thursday, September 4 during class time (4:05-5:50).

Auditions will take place in Valencia Room in University Hall. It is recommended that students prepare a jazz etude, solo, or transcription.  You will be asked to sightread. 

Questions may be directed to Dr. David Scott at David_Scott@redlands.edu

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Contact Bradley Hampton at bradley_hampton@redlands.edu for audition information.

Mariachi Tierras Rojas

An audition is not required for Mariachi Tierras Rojas. Interested students should register for MUSI 139 and attend the first rehearsal on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 pm in Valenica Room (University Hall).

Questions may be directed to Cindy Shea at cindy_shea1@redlands.edu for audition information.