Fightin' Texas Aggie Band

When: During the student's New Student Conference the summer prior to entry. Most auditions are done during the time for the Corps Luncheon in the conference schedule. (Attend the luncheon first and directions will be given.) If that time is not possible in your schedule, audition between 8-5 at some point during the conference visit.

Where: E.V. Adams Band Building

What to Play: Auditions consist of basic major scales and sight reading.

Instruments: It is recommend that you bring personal instruments to the audition but instruments will be provided if needed.
 

Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band and Concert Band

When: Auditions should take place in the late Spring or early Summer prior to the student's New Student Conference. Many students who can not make an extra trip to College Station find that the day before their conference begins is an ideal time to audition.

Where: E.V. Adams Band Building

What to play: Audition material is selected by the student and should include two contrasting excerpts which exhibit both technical facility and lyrical qualities. Students should prepare approximately two minutes of each style. Percussionists should prepare three selections: one each on timpani, snare and mallets. Sight-reading is also included in the audition process.

To schedule an audition: Contact Mr. Almany at 979-845-3529 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ,  or Dr. Rhea at 979-845-3529 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 

Jazz Ensembles

When: Freshman should audition while they are on campus for their New Student Conference. Freshmen who are not prepared to audition during their conference may still do so at a later time but they must leave the ensemble times open when registering for classes during the conference. The ensemble may be added to the students schedule after auditions are concluded and final placement is determined. 

Where: E.V. Adams Band Building

What to play: Wind, piano and guitar players should prepare to demonstrate scale proficiency and two contrasting standard jazz melodies or solo pieces that best demonstrate their performance and improvisational abilities. Play along material is recommended for lead player auditions.

• Bass Players should prepare to demonstrate scale proficiency, play a melody and walk a bass line to a medium or up-tempo jazz standard. The jazz ensembles utilize both electric and up-right bass.

• Percussionist should be prepared to demonstrate specific drumming abilities for playing time and improvising in various styles of jazz music including swing, latin and funk genres

To schedule an audition: Contact Chris Hollar at 979-845-3529 (mornings only) or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

String Orchestra

When: String auditions should take place during the week before school starts. Please note these auditions are for string players only.

Where: E.V. Adams Band Building

What to play: Audition material is selected by the student and should include two contrasting excerpts which exhibit both technical facility and lyrical qualities. Students should prepare approximately two minutes of each style. Sight-reading is also included in the audition process.

To schedule an audition: Contact Mr. Sikes at 979-845-3529 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .