Auditions

winter 2026 AUDITIONS:=

Auditions will occur Wednesday, January 7 (more dates to be added if necessary) in the Moore Building (School of Music, Theatre and Dance). You need to fill out the Registration Form first; at the end of your registration, there will be a link to a calendly calendar where you can choose your timeslot.  Timeslots for live auditions are now full. If you would like to submit a recorded audition, please fill out the Recorded Registration Form and upload your video to the google drive link included. Recorded auditions are due by 8pm on Thursday, January 8th. To accommodate access to a time & place to record, Kevreson will be open on Wednesday, January 7th from 4:30pm - 9:30pm. 1370, 1374, and 1378 will be open on Thursday, January 8th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

Returning members DO NOT need to audition; every musician who played with a campus orchestra in the previous fall term (2025) will be guaranteed a spot for the winter term. If you are presently in CPO or CSE and interested in playing in a different group, please email Francisco Fernandez and Elijah Schuh to express your interest.

The first rehearsals will be on Wednesday, January 14th:

Campus String Ensemble will rehearse at 4:30pm in Kevreson
Campus Philharmonia Orchestra will rehearse at  7:00pm in Kevreson
Campus Symphony Orchestra will rehearse at 7:00pm in Hankinson

Audition times are as follows:

Wednesday January 7 (Moore Building - 1370 near Hankinson):
7:00p - 10:00p

Remember, returning members DO NOT need to audition.

Audition REQUIREMENTS:

Please prepare two selections in contrasting style and tempo that will best demonstrate your abilities. Auditions last about 3-5 minutes. You may sign up for either section of the class ahead of time and will audition for all sections during your auditions. 

Auditions are typically held during the first or second week of the semester at the School of Music, and rehearsals begin the Wednesday after. Class registration and the syllabus for ENS 344 will be explained at the first rehearsal. 

registration REQUIREMENTS & RESULTS:

The University of Michigan Campus Symphony Orchestra (CSO), Campus Philharmonia Orchestra (CPO), and Campus String Ensemble (CSE) welcomes all students to audition who are not music majors or do not need a large ensemble requirement. Based on your audition, you'll be placed into one of the three orchestras based on your skill level and playing style. 

You may register for ENS 344 on Wolverine Access (either section) in order to receive more announcements. 

A roster will be posted before the first rehearsal on the canvas courses. Please DO NOT expect an email regarding your placement in the orchestras.

REHEARSAL AND CONCERT SCHEDULE:.

Rehearsals:

Campus String Ensemble

Wednesday Evenings – Moore Building

4:30pm - 6:45pm

Campus Symphony Orchestra & Campus Philharmonia Orchestra

Wednesday Evenings – Moore Building

7:00pm – 9:30pm

CPO/CSO Winter Dress Rehearsal:

Sunday, April 12, 2026 – Hill Auditorium

6:00pm – 10:00pm

CPO/CSO Winter Performance:

Monday, April 13, 2026 – Hill Auditorium

8:00pm

CSE Winter Performance:

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Hankinson

5:30p-6:30p Soundcheck

7:00pm Performance

still need help?:

Please email Kate Johnson (Large Ensembles Manager) at kjkate@umich.edu if you are stuggling to sign up for an audition time slot. 

Please email Francisco Fernandez (Campus Symphony Orchestra Conductor) at paquito@umich.edu for more information about the repertoire or general questions regarding how the class functions. 

If you are a music major looking for the SMTD Ensembles Audition Site, click here.