Auditions

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WINTER TERM AUDITIONS

Audition Registrations have concluded for the Fall 2026 term. Results have been posted on the Canvas Courses page - please make sure you are registered in ENS 344 to view results.

Thank you to everyone who auditioned! We are thrilled to see people from so many different areas of study who are enthusiastic about playing in an ensemble. If you were not placed into an ensemble this term, you are certainly encouraged to audition again in January.

Winter Term Audition Information will be posted by Friday, November 6. Auditions will likely take place during the first week of classes of the Winter Term (week of January 13, 2027).

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 & Concert schedule:

Rehearsals:

Wednesday Evenings – Moore Building

CSE: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

CPO & CSO: 7:00pm – 9:30pm

CPO/CSO Fall Dress & Performance:

Sunday, November 22, 2026 – Hill Auditorium

Dress Rehearsal: 1:00pm – 5:30pm

Performance: 7:00pm

CSE Fall Dress & Performance:

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 – Hankinson

Dress Rehearsal: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Performance: 8:00pm

CPO/CSO Winter Dress & Performance:

Sunday, April 4, 2027 – Hill Auditorium

Dress Rehearsal: 1:30pm – 6:00pm

Performance: 7:00pm

CSE Winter Dress & Performance:

Date, Time, and Location TBD

Please reserve Wednesday, April 7, 2027 and Friday, April 9, 2027 as potential performance dates.

Still need help?

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

Please email Elijah Schuh (Campus Symphony Orchestra Conductor) at eschuh@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.

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