Auditions

registration for fall 2025 Auditions is closed:

Audition Registrations have closed for the Fall 2025 term. Results will be posted on the Canvas Courses page by Wednesday, September 3, 2025  - please make sure you are registered in ENS 344 to view results. Thank you to everyone who auditioned, either in person or via video submission. We've had an absolutely OUTSTANDING turn out this year and are thrilled to see the amount of non-music majors who are enthusiastic about playing in an ensemble. If you are not placed into an ensemble this term, you are certainly encouraged to audition the following term.

Check back later in the year to learn about Winter 2026 Auditions; they will likely take place during the first week of Winter Term. 

Audition times are as follows:

Wednesday, August 27*

7:00pm - 10:00pm (Hankinson)

*Percussionists MUST audition this day
(you'll be contacted once you register regarding which instruments you may need provided for you)

Thursday, August 28

7:00pm - 10:00pm (1370, near Hankinson)

Friday, August 29

7:00pm - 10:00pm (1370, near Hankinson)

Sunday, August 31

12:00pm - 4:00pm (1370, near Hankinson)

5:00pm - 9:00pm (1370, near Hankinson)

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

7:00pm – 9:30pm

CSE Fall Performance:

Saturday, November 22, 2025 – Hankinson

5:30p-6:30p Soundcheck

7:00pm Performance

CPO/CSO Fall Dress Rehearsal:

Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Hill Auditorium

1:00pm – 5:00pm

CPO/CSO Fall Performance:

Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Hill Auditorium

7:00pm

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.