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CHORAL ENSEMBLES

Adelphian Concert Choir, Voci d'Amici, and Puget Sound Singers
Contact: Dr. Steven Zopfi

All Choral Placements consist of:

• Singing a short song that best shows off your voice. There will be a pianist available if needed but you may sing unaccompanied if preferred. Familiar songs will be available if you do not have a prepared song.
• Tonal Memory patterns
• Short Sight-reading excerpts

You may sign up for Puget Sound Singers without a choral placement. Please email Dr. Steven Zopfi for more information.

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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES

Strings and Harp

Symphony Orchestra
Contacts: Dr. Anna Jensen, Double Bass and Director of Orchestra; Dr. Maria Sampen, Violin and Chair, String Department ; and Professor Alistair MacRae, Cello and Director of Chamber Music. 

Requirements:

• A scale of your choice showing off the range of your instrument
• A 3-5 minute solo (or excerpt of a solo) that best represents your current playing.
• Sight-reading

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Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion

Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band
​C´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³Ù²õ: Dr. Gerard Morris, Director of Bands.

The placement consists of two contrasting excerpts demonstrating both lyrical and technical ability, a chromatic scale (full range, slurred, ascending and descending), and sight-reading. Incoming percussionists should sign up for a slot with Dr. Morris, but will not be expected to play during the interview.

You may sign up for Concert Band without completing an ensemble placement. Please email Dr. Gerard Morris for more information.

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Jazz Orchestra

Contact: Jeff Chang, Director of Jazz Orchestra

Wind Instrumentalists:

• Prepared Repertoire: Perform one medium-tempo swing composition of your
  choosing that best represents your technical facility, tone production, and stylistic
  interpretation within the jazz idiom.
• Sight-Reading: A brief sight-reading excerpt in a medium swing style to assess
  reading fluency, rhythmic precision, and stylistic accuracy.
• Optional – Improvisation: You may choose to demonstrate jazz improvisation over a
  progression of your choice.

Piano and Guitar:

• Prepared Repertoire: Present a medium swing selection of your choice that
  demonstrates your comping ability, harmonic vocabulary, and rhythmic feel.
• Sight-Reading: Sight read a notated excerpt in a medium swing style showcasing
  competence in chordal interpretation, voice leading, and rhythmic accompaniment.
• Optional– Improvisation: You may choose to demonstrate jazz improvisation over a
  progression of your choice.

Bass (Upright and/or Electric):

• Prepared Repertoire: Perform a medium swing piece of your choice that highlights
  your time feel, articulation, and walking bass line construction.
• Sight-Reading Proficiency: Interpret a written excerpt in medium swing style,
  demonstrating fluency in reading notation, rhythmic accuracy, and harmonic clarity.
• Optional – Improvisation: You may choose to demonstrate jazz improvisation over a
  progression of your choice. 
• **Instrument Option:** Applicants may audition on either upright (double bass) or
  electric bass.

Drum Set:

• Style Proficiency Demonstration: Display proficiency in the following styles: medium-
  to-up-tempo swing, Bossa Nova, and Funk. Candidates should demonstrate groove
  consistency, stylistic nuance, and dynamic control.
• Sight-Reading Proficiency: Perform a sight-reading excerpt from a standard big band
  chart (medium swing tempo).
• Optional – Improvisation: Candidates may opt to exhibit soloing skills within a jazz
  context.

Additional Audition Details

• Duration: Each audition slot is limited to 10 minutes. Please ensure your instrument is
  fully set up and tuned prior to entry.
• Accompaniment: iReal Pro backing tracks will be available for improvisation.

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CHAMBER MUSIC

For information regarding membership in chamber music ensembles visit pugetsound.edu/chambermusic or contact Professor Alistair MacRae.

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OPERA THEATER

The spring 2026 production is a co-production of the musical Fun Home (Jeanine Tesori/Lisa Kron) between the School of Music and Theatre Arts. Auditions will take place in November 2025. Be on the lookout for more information ahead of auditions.

For general Opera Theater information, please contact Dr. Dawn Padula.