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AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION INFORMATION
Some ensembles at Harriton require an audition. Auditions for curricular ensembles (Chamber Strings and Wind Ensemble) take place during January and February of the previous year. To audition, students must learn the assigned audition material and submit a recording by the posted deadline. Audition results are released in March.
Auditions for extra-curricular ensembles take place in the fall at the beginning of the school year.
Students wishing to audition should use this process:
Students wishing to audition should use this process:
Download the sheet music of your instrument's audition material. Material will be posted below for each ensemble.
Learn the piece to the best of your ability. If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask Mr. Joseph and/or Mr. Cooperstein.
Submit a recording of yourself performing the excerpt by the audition deadline. Make sure you include your name and instrument on your submission. This year's submission deadline is midnight on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Results will be posted sometime in mid-March.
Regardless of the results of your audition, you will be automatically placed in the correct section of Symphony Orchestra/Concert Band. No action needs to be taken on your part.
The fine print
The fine print
If you get into District Band or District Orchestra, the audition requirement for Chamber Strings or Wind Ensemble will be waived for the following year. You will have an automatic place in Chamber Strings or Wind Ensemble.
Submitting an audition is considered to be a commitment that you will participate in that class if accepted. If you are considering dropping band/orchestra from your schedule next year, talk to Mr. Joseph and Mr. Cooperstein before submitting an audition.
CHAMBER STRINGS 2025-2026
CHAMBER STRINGS 2025-2026
Auditions to Chamber Strings is by audition only. Auditions take place each winter for the following school year. Anybody who will attend HHS in the following school year may audition. To audition, you must email a recording fo yourself performing the required audition material to the HHS Music Department before the audition deadline. Audition material is typically posted in mid-January, with a due date towards the end of February. Audition results are usually released in mid-March. Audition results can be found here.
All auditions should be pre-recorded and submitted to the Harriton Music Department according to the direction in the audition packet. There will be no live auditions. Students can make as many recordings as they want, but should only submit their audition when they are absolutely certain that it's their best take.
WIND ENSEMBLE 2025-2026
WIND ENSEMBLE 2025-2026
Auditions to Wind Ensemble is by audition only. Auditions take place each winter for the following school year. Anybody who will attend HHS in the following school year may audition. To audition, you must email a recording fo yourself performing the required audition material to the HHS Music Department before the audition deadline. Audition material is typically posted in mid-January, with a due date towards the end of February. Audition results are usually released in mid-March. Audition results can be found here.
All auditions should be pre-recorded and submitted to the Harriton Music Department according to the direction in the audition packet. There will be no live auditions. Students can make as many recordings as they want, but should only submit their audition when they are absolutely certain that it's their best take.
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