Woodwinds & Brass Auditions
Auditions Open March 1, 2026
Auditions for the Fall 2026 season will open March 1, 2026. All accepted members must register for MUS 107 (marching band). This is a one (1) credit class.
All auditions should include the following:
- Bb Concert Scale in half notes at a tempo of Quarter Note = 100 – beginning with your lowest concert Bb and continuing as high as you can play without descending
- The "LMB Woodwind/Brass Audition Music" (total of 3 songs) listed below
Play each song and demonstrate correct tempos (see tempo for each song below), styles, articulations, dynamics, and observance all rests (short or extended). The music does not have to be memorized for the audition.
In-Person Auditions
If you would like to complete your Woodwind or Brass audition in person, there are a select number of dates available. Register for an in-person audition using the Woodwind/Brass Audition Registration form, and select the date you wish to attend. You will be contacted by the Director of Athletic Bands, to set up your exact audition time and receive additional instructions. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time.
GVSU Valley Campus - Allendale, MI
Haas Center for Performing Arts, Room 1211
- [TBD]
If you are unable to attend any in-person audition date, but would still like to do an in-person audition, email [email protected]. In your email we ask that you include your name, the instrument(s) you intend to audition on, and your availability for an in-person audition. Once we receive your request, you will be contacted by the Director of Athletic Bands to schedule your audition.
Recorded Auditions
Recorded video auditions can be submitted before the deadline on TDB, 2026 using the registration form below.
Follow these steps to submit your video:
- Prepare your video(s) of the required audition music – no edits, clips, or enhancements. You must be visibly playing your instrument the audition video.
- Upload your video(s) to YouTube as an unlisted video, so that it is viewable with a link you provide (see Change Video Privacy Settings for instructions). Include your name and instrument in the title of the video.
- Copy the link to your unlisted YouTube video, submit your audition using the form linked below, and include the links in the "Video Audition URLs" box.
Required Audition Music
Audition Music Tempos:
- GVSU Alma Mater: quarter note = 88
- Pregame C (Let's Go Blue): half note = 104
- GVSU Fight Song: half note = 140
Reference audio for the audition music:
Auditions on Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, or Baritone may chose 1st or 2nd parts or upper/lower notes when divided.
Those auditioning on Piccolo, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax or Baritone Sax and accepted must provide their own instrument for the season. GVSU only provides Mellophones, Marching Baritones, Sousaphones, Drumline, and Flags.