Bands audition info

Fall 2026 ensemble audition schedule

Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 (Grusin)
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Trombone
2-5:15 p.m., Trumpet
6:15-9:45 p.m., Percussion

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 (Grusin)
9-11:20 a.m., Saxophone
11:25 a.m.-1:25 p.m., Bassoon
2-4:10 p.m., French Horn
4:20-6:05 p.m., Tuba/Euphonium

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2026 (Grusin)
12:25-3:10 p.m., Flute
3:20-5 p.m., Oboe
6-9 p.m., Clarinet

Visit the Golden Buffalo Marching Band page for information about joining the marching band.

Membership in the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Wind Symphony and Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Symphonic Band is determined solely by auditions. Each audition is 7-10Ìýminutes in length andÌýeach applicant should prepare the downloadable excerpts;Ìýall auditions take place in Grusin Music Hall,ÌýImig Music Building.ÌýWind auditions for the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Symphony Orchestra will take place simultaneously.Ìý

Seating placement auditions for the Concert Band + Campus Band are held at the first rehearsal of each semester.Ìý

Required performanceÌýattire for Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder bands

Option 1: Black tuxedo, white shirt, black bow tie, black dress shoes and black socks.

Option 2: Floor-length black skirt, black pants (no denim) or black dress. Long-sleeved black blouse, black dress shoes andÌýsimple jewelry. No bare shoulders, necklines or midriffs.

Wind Symphony + Symphonic Band auditions

Ensemble auditions for wind, brass and percussion students will take place on Monday, Aug. 18-Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. The detailed schedule, audition excerpts and audition signup link will be posted here soon.

If you have unavoidable conflicts for the audition, it may be possible to arrange an alternate audition time: Contact Director of BandsÌýShanti Simon, shanti.simon@oolorado.edu, for more info.

Audition questions? Contact Rachelle Crowell,Ìýcuensembles@colorado.eduÌýor 303-492-6584.ÌýQuestions about the audition requirements/excerpts should be directed to the studio professor for that section. Contact information for studio professors can be found here.

Non-music majors: There is a band for you at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder! You are welcome to audition for Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band. We also offerÌýthe following options:

Concert Band (EMUS 1317/3317 sec. 001) is comprised of a combination of music and non-music majors. This ensemble meets on Monday evenings in the fall semester and Monday and Wednesday evenings in the spring semester.ÌýCampus Band (EMUS 1317/3317 sec. 002) is comprised of mainly non-majors and meets on Monday evenings in the spring semester, only (times TBD). These groups are both non-auditioned ensembles.

Interested in joining either ensemble? Contact Director of BandsÌýShanti Simon, shanti.simon@oolorado.edu, for more info.

Instrument or locker rentals must be arranged prior to the beginning of the semester. For instrument rentals, contact Dustin Rumsey, dustin.rumsey@colorado.edu. For locker rentals, contact music-scheduling@colorado.edu.