Audition/Ensemble/Lesson Info

PLAYING EVALUATIONS for NEW MEMBERS ONLY, By appointment any time during the normal class hours Monday, August 28 – Thursday, August 31 . Evaluations will take place in Scales M105 (band office). Evaluation consists of one prepared piece of the student’s choice, memorized major scales and a short sight-reading excerpt. E-mail Dr. Heath at heatht@wfu.edu to schedule an appointment time. Wind ensemble rehearsals are Mondays from 3:30-4:55 in Scales M201, and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:55 in Brendle Recital Hall.

BAND: JAZZ ENSEMBLE (MSC 142)

No audition needed – just come to our first rehearsal on Tuesday, August 29 at 12:30 in M201. E-mail Dr. Heath at heatht@wfu.edu with any questions. Jazz ensemble rehearsals are Tues/Thurs from 12:30-1:45 in Scales M201.

WORLD MUSIC ENSEMBLES (MSC 150-152)

No audition needed! To learn more about how to participate in Wake Forest Gamelan Giri Murti contact Dr. Elizabeth Clendinning at clendiea@wfu.edu. For information about the Chinese Music Ensemble, contact Dr. Clendinning at clendiea@wfu.edu. For the Afro-Cuban Drumming ensemble, contact John Beck at beckj@wfu.edu.

CHOIRS (MSC 145-147)

Auditions and hearings for new students (all classes) entering the choir program occur during the first week of classes by appointment in Scales Fine Arts M208–the choir room across from Brendle Recital Hall. Auditions are low-key and relatively stress free, and all undergraduate and graduate students on campus are welcome to audition regardless of their major. Students particularly interested in being considered for the premier Chamber Choir, MSC 146, should SIGN UP HERE for an audition slot. Students who wish to sing in a choir but prefer not to audition formally may register immediately for Concert Choir, MSC 145 A or B, (with preference for Section A—section B is for those who have time conflicts with Section A) or sign up for an audition using the link above. For questions or to learn more, visit wakechoirs.com or contact Dr. Gilliam directly at gilliac@wfu.edu.

Chamber Choir MSC 146 (MTWR 5-6pm)
Wake Forest’s premier SATB concert & touring choir. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students by audition.

Concert Choir MSC 145A (TR 3:30-4:45) – preferred;
MSC 145 B (M 6:30-9:00) – if schedule conflict
An SATB mixed ensemble for beginning to advanced singers. Concert Choir is wonderful ensemble experience that requires fewer rehearsal and performing hours than Chamber Choir. No audition required—you may register for the course immediately and/or you may also sign up for an audition at the link provided above if you prefer.

Schola Cantorum MSC 147 (TBD)
Co-requisite membership in Chamber Choir. A select small vocal ensemble (8-12 members) that specializes in early music & vocal jazz. The ensemble will rehearse and perform on its own schedule and will be both faculty and student directed.

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MSC 140)

Wake Forest University Symphony Orchestra
The Symphony Orchestra rehearses Monday and Wednesday in Brendle Recital Hall (Scales M201) from 4:30 to 6:15 pm. (Strings only 4:30-5:00; Full Ensemble 5:00-6:15 PM) If you would like to play, have experience playing in an orchestra, or have questions concerning the orchestra, contact our Orchestra Director, Dr. Hardwick (hardwicj@wfu.edu).

AUDITIONS: String Instruments:
A solo work, section, or movement from the standard literature (no longer than 10 minutes). One major and one minor scale should be prepared, preferably in three octaves (two octaves for bass).

Register here for WFUSO Fall 2023 string auditions, which will be held on Monday, August 28 from 4:30-7:30pm and Tuesday, August 29 from 2-4. More details are on the registration form.

AUDITIONS: Wind, Brass, & Percussion Instruments
Woodwind, brass, and percussion players should schedule an audition for Wind Ensemble with Dr. Tim Heath (heatht@wfu.edu). All woodwind, brass, and percussion players have the opportunity to perform with the Symphony Orchestra and come from within the Wind Ensemble.

CHAMBER ENSEMBLES and COLLEGIUM MUSICUM (MSC 175)

To learn more about chamber music ensembles, contact Dr. Jacqui Carrasco at carrasj@wfu.edu. To learn more about Collegium Musicum Instrumental (early music ensemble), contact Dr. Stewart Carter carter@wfu.edu.

PRIVATE LESSONS (MSC 181-182)

Private lessons are offered for most major instruments, including piano, voice, strings, guitar, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Visit the Individual Instruction page to locate an instructor and learn more about lessons. There is also an Applied Lesson Scholarship Fee Application. Applications for Fall 2023 funding are due by Fri. Sept. 1 at 5:00PM.

Piano students – Please register here for a Fall 2023 Piano Individual Instruction Interview.

Each incoming piano student will need to register for a 10 minute interview using the form in the link above. Information on the interview schedule for Fall 2023 Piano Individual Instruction will be posted later. Please contact  Dr. Weng or Dr. Joanne Inkman if you have further questions.

Voice students:  15-minute long auditions for VOICE-related individual instruction will be held during the first week of classes – times TBD. In the meantime, please contact Dr. Bryon Grohman if you have any questions at grohmabc@wfu.edu.