Instrumental Ensemble Auditions

Join one of Rowan University's Instrumental Ensembles -- open to all majors! 

PLEASE NOTE: Instrumental Ensemble Auditions are for placement into the following ensembles/orchestras:

• String Ensemble 
• Symphony Orchestra 
• Wind Ensemble
• Concert Band
• Jazz Band (separate audition)

*We do also have several ensembles that do not require an audition (if you a non-music major). For a full list of performance opportunities, click here.

*FALL 2026 Auditions are closed. Please return to this site for future audition cycles. In the meantime, read below for an example of audition details and procedures.

TO REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS: Please click on the following links to register for an audition.
REMINDER: All music majors are required to audition on their primary instrument unless told otherwise.**

• Clarinets, Oboes, Flutes, Bassoons, Saxophones & Percussion 
• Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Euphoniums & Tubas 
• Strings
• Jazz Band

**Keyboard Students: If you are a piano or organ major, then you are not required to complete an ensemble audition on your primary instrument; however, you may still choose to participate. To perform on a secondary non-keyboard instrument, please sign up for the appropriate audition below. To perform on piano/celeste/organ with the Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Concert Band, please contact Dr. Higgins for more information (higgins@rowan.edu).

AUDITION SCHEUDLE: 
Sunday, August 30, 2026 (Wilson Hall)

• 10am-4pm - JAZZ BAND (Rm 135)
• 9:30-11am CLARINETS (Rm 156)
• 11-11:30am OBOES (Rm 156)
• 11:30am-12:45pm FLUTES (Rm 156)
• 12:45-1:15pm BASSOONS (Rm 156)
• 1:45-3:45pm SAXOPHONES (Rm 156)
• 4-6:30pm PERCUSSION (Rm 156)

Monday, August 31, 2026 (Wilson Hall)

• 10am-4pm - JAZZ BAND (Rm 135)
• 9:00-11:30am TRUMPETS (Rm 156)
• 11:45am-1pm HORNS (Rm 156)
• 1pm-1:45pm TROMBONES (Rm 156)
• 1:45-2:15pm EUPHONIUMS (Rm 156)
• 2:15-2:45pm TUBAS (Rm 156)
• 2-6pm STRINGS (Rm 153)