Concert Band Audition Information Released for Fall 2021 Semester
Posted on June 29, 2021 by Dr. Will Petersen

Auditions for USA concert bands (Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band) for Fall 2021 will
occur at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center on Monday, August 16th, and Tuesday, August
17th. We encourage all instrumentalists to sign up and audition for placement in one
of our two auditioned concert bands for the fall of 2021! Concert band participation
is open to any USA student with instrumental music/band background on a concert band
instrument.
Auditions will be "blind" with the panel not being able to see the auditionee/vice versa. Music does NOT need to be memorized for the audition! You do not need to be a music major or minor to audition!
Wind Ensemble
The USA Wind Ensemble rehearses on Monday and Wednesday from 11:15AM-1:10PM, and Friday from 11:15-12:05PM in the Laidlaw Rehearsal Room. The USA Wind Ensemble conducted by Dr. Will Petersen, Director of Bands.
Dr. Will Petersen: wpetersen@southalabama.edu
Symphony Band
The USA Symphony Band is conducted by Dr. Jason Rinehart, Associate Director of Bands. The Symphony Band rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00AM-12:15PM.
Dr. Jason Rinehart rinehart@southalabama.edu
Audition Music and Sign-up Information
More information, including audition music for each instrument and audition sign-ups can be found at the Fall 2021 Concert Band Audition Page.
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