Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony Auditions
Audition Process
Step 1
If you are interested in auditioning for the Symphony Orchestra or Wind Symphony and would like more information, e-mail Dr. Zachary Bruno at zbruno@liberty.edu.
Sign-up Forms for Fall 2024
As of May 12, 2024, audition sign-up slots are available through this appointment link. Please register for a five-minute audition time slot for your instrument for the day listed below.
Auditions will not be “blind” (behind a screen) this semester. Within your five-minute audition time slot, you will be asked to perform a brief excerpt of a solo piece for your instrument (you choose, about 45-60 seconds long) as well as the assigned orchestral excerpts for your instrument (see below, under “Step 2”).
Strings: Sunday, August 18th
Woodwinds/Brass: Monday, August 19th
Percussion/Harp/Piano: Tuesday, August 20th
Step 2
Download/view the PDF score from the list below that corresponds with your instrument. Practice and prepare. You do not need to memorize. Performance protocol and attire information can be found in the Wind Symphony Audition Packet (PDF).
Woodwind
Harp/Piano
For saxophonists: whether auditioning for alto, tenor, or baritone saxophone, please prepare these two Alto Saxophone audition excerpts (included in the “Woodwind” file above) and perform them on your preferred saxophone.
Step 3
- Print audition excerpts
- Prepare pieces
- Bring the excerpts with you to your audition