Large Concert Ensembles Auditions
Welcome! Auditions for large instrumental concert ensembles in the Bailey School of Music – Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Chamber Singers and Chorale – are open to all KSU students, regardless of major.
Use the buttons below to access audition materials, registration forms, and sign-up links for your desired ensemble(s).
Fall 2026 Audition Dates
In-person Auditions:
- Fall 2026 Audition Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, August 18-20, 2026
Video Auditions:
- If you cannot audition in person, you may request approval to submit a video audition. Video submissions are due by August 18, 2026, and must be approved in advance by your applied teacher, area coordinator, or ensemble director.
Bands Auditions (Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony)
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Step 1: Access Audition Materials
Instruments:
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Step 2: Complete the Audition Registration Form
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Step 3: Sign Up for an Audition Time
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Questions about Bands?
Director of Bands: David Kehler – dkehler1@kennesaw.edu
Orchestra Auditions (Symphony Orchestra)
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Step 1: Access Audition Materials
Instruments:
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Step 2: Complete the Audition Registration Form
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Step 3: Sign Up for an Audition Time
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Questions about Orchestras?
Director of Orchestral Studies: Nathaniel Parker – nparke22@kennesaw.edu
Choir Auditions (Chamber Singers & Chorale)
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Step 1: Access Audition Materials
Audition will consist of:
- Brief vocalization
- Tonal Memory
- Sight Reading
- Prepared Sight Reading (only measures 35-43 on your own voice part)
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Step 2: Register
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Step 3: Sign Up for an Audition Time
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Questions about Choirs?
Director of Choral Activities: Ryan Fellman – rfellman@kennesaw.edu
Applied Area Contacts
For questions about audition materials, contact your applied instructor or area coordinator:
- Brass: Stephen Wadsack – swadsack@kennesaw.edu
- Percussion: John Lawless – jlawless@kennesaw.edu
- Strings: Helen Kim – hkim14@kennesaw.edu
- Voice: Jana Young – jyoung56@kennesaw.edu