Choir Auditions

Auditions will be held August 20, 21, 23 and 25. Please email david-puderbaugh@uiowa.edu with any questions. 

University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra (UISO) Auditions

UISO Audition Process

String Auditions (Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass)

Audition Dates: August 24–25, 2026 (location and audition times will be announced in August)

These auditions play an important role in ensemble placement and will be used to identify students for consideration for principal positions, solo and chamber music opportunities, and string rotation assignments.

Advanced non-music majors interested in participating in UISO are also encouraged to audition. Non-major students who are not selected for UISO will automatically be considered for placement in the Campus Symphony Orchestra (CSO).

String Audition Sign-Up Form: Available August 2026

UISO String Audition Excerpts and PDFs: Click Here

First-Time UISO Auditionees: Students auditioning for UISO for the first time must prepare all required orchestral excerpts and one solo selection of their choice (maximum 1 minute). Returning students are not required to perform a solo.

Woodwind and Brass Auditions

Woodwind and brass students will audition through the School of Music band audition process. Placement in UISO will be determined by the audition committee in consultation with applied faculty. Audition information: https://bands.uiowa.edu/concert-bands/auditions

Percussion

Please contact Dr. Dan Moore, Professor of Percussion, regarding audition requirements and placement.

Harp

Please contact Erin Freund, Instructor of Harp, regarding audition requirements and placement.

Questions?

For questions regarding the University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra, please contact Dr. Kenny Lee, Director of Orchestral Studies.

Jazz Ensemble and Combo Auditions

Auditions will take place during the first week of classes each semester. Students must sign up for an audition time slot in person. 

Audition sign-up sheets and information packets (including audition instructions and location) will be available as of the Monday prior to the start of classes in the jazz studies area of the Voxman Music Building – 4^th floor, on the very southeast corner of building.

Please email damani-phillips@uiowa.edu with any questions.

Concert Band Auditions

Fall 2025 audition times and excerpts can be found below. Auditions will be held Monday, August 25. 

Concert Band is open to all students, regardless of major, by audition only. Please contact Kathy Ford, UI Bands Administrative Associate, for more information. 

Hawkeye Marching Band

Audition information, contact info, and registration can be found on the Hawkeye Marching Band website.