FALL 2024 AUDITIONS:

Auditions will occur Sunday, August 25 through Tuesday, August 27 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. 

Audition times are as follows:

Sunday Aug 25 (Moore Building - McIntosh):
11:00a – 3:00p
4:00p – 7:30p
7:45p – 8:45p (Percussion Only)

Monday Aug 26 (Moore Building – Britton Recital Hall):
7:00p - 10:00p

Tuesday Aug 27 (Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall):
7:00p – 8:30p
(possible extension to 10p if all other times fill up)

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 BOTH groups during your auditions. 

Percussion must register for Sunday, Aug 25 between 7:45p - 8:45p.

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) and Campus Philharmonia Orchestra (CPO) welcomes all incoming non-music major students to audition. Based on your audition, you'll be placed into one of the two orchestras based on your skill level. 

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

Fall Dress Rehearsal:

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Hill Auditorium

6:00pm – 10:00pm

Fall Performance:

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – Hill Auditorium

8:00pm

Winter Dress Rehearsal:

Sunday, March 30, 2025 – Hill Auditorium

6:00pm – 10:00pm

Winter Performance:

Monday, March 31, 2025 – Hill Auditorium

8:00pm

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 Luca Antonucci (Campus Symphony Orchestra Conductor) at lantonuc@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.