Large Instrumental Concert Ensembles Auditions
Welcome! Auditions for large instrumental concert ensembles in the Bailey School of Music – Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Wind Symphony – 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).
Spring 2026 Audition Dates
In-person Auditions:
- Spring 2026 Audition Dates: Tuesday–Thursday, January 6-8, 2026
Video Auditions:
- If you cannot audition in person, you may request approval to submit a video audition. Video submissions are due by January 6, 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:
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet
- Saxophone
- Bassoon
- Trumpet
- Horn
- Trombone (Tenor & Bass)
- Euphonium
- Tuba
- Percussion
- Harp
- Piano/Keyboard
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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:
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet
- Bassoon
- Horn
- Trumpet
- Trombone (Tenor & Bass)
- Tuba
- Percussion
- Harp
- Piano/Keyboard
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Bass
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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
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
- Woodwinds: John Warren – jwarre35@kennesaw.edu