Ensembles
The University of Evansville offers a variety of outstanding instrumental and vocal ensemble experiences. Our ensembles have performed at venues like Carnegie Hall and been recognized through invited performances by the American Choral Directors Association, College Band Directors National Association, Indiana Music Education Association, and the Elmhurst Jazz Festival. All ensembles perform concerts both on and off campus throughout the year.
UE Ensemble opportunities include:
- University Choir, Choral Society, Women’s Chorus, Kantorei
- UE’s Schmidt Opera Series
- University Symphony Orchestra, String Ensemble
- Wind Ensemble, University Band, Athletic Bands
- Jazz Band, Chamber Jazz
- Wind, String, and Percussion Chamber Ensembles
Music is an integral part of the University's commitment to a liberal arts education. We welcome and encourage students from all other disciplines to participate along with our music majors in any of these ensembles.
Jazz Ensemble Auditions will take place on Wednesday, August 24 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Fine Arts Room 144 (Dr. Zifer’s office). The sign up sheet is on google docs and the link is below.
The Audition will consist of:
- Blues Scales (you can use the scale sheet)
- Two Excerpts (see posted PDF's)
- Sight Reading
Sign up for a Jazz Ensemble audition
For further information, please contact Dr. Timothy Zifer (tz3@evansville.edu).
Fall 2023 University Symphony Orchestra Seating Audition
To audition for the University Symphony Orchestra, the musician must play:
- One, two-octave, or three-octave scale of your choice.
- A brief solo (approximately two minutes long.)
- Audition Excerpts (excerpts provided below and all excerpts are marked with RED markers. *)
Note: Violinists wishing to be placed in the first violin section must play the Violin I excerpt and a three-octave scale.
Audition Schedule
- Monday, August 21
- Tuesday, August 22
- By appointment
- Percussion: Parts will be assigned by Prof. Ross Erickson
Audition Signup Deadline: Friday, August 18.
First rehearsal: Wednesday, August 23
For further information, contact Dr. Chun-Ming Chen at cc319@evansville.edu.
* If you have trouble seeing the red marks, please download the file and view it with a desktop or a laptop.
For further information, please contact Dr. Chun-Ming Chen (cc319@evansville.edu).
- University Symphony Orchestra Bass Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Bassoon Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Cello Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Clarinet Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Flute Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Horn Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Oboe Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Trombone Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Trumpet Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Tuba Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Viola Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Violin i Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Violin ii Sheet Music
The UE Wind Ensemble audition will consist of prepared excerpts, two major scales (one in a flat key, one in a sharp key), chromatic scale (practical range of instrument), and sight reading.
Audition Schedule
- Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 2:00 - 4:00pm
- Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 7:00 - 9:00pm
- Thursday, August 25, 2022, 3:00 - 5:30pm
Auditions are held in Krannert Hall of Fine Arts, Room 103. Please sign up for an audition on the UE Bands bulletin board, across from FA 103.
For further information, please contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz (ks306@evansville.edu)
Please note: Wind Ensemble will not meet on Thursday, August 25, due to auditions.
First rehearsal will be Tuesday, August 30, 2022
For further information, please contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz (ks306@evansville.edu).
- Wind Ensemble Alto sax Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Bari sax Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Bass clarinet Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Bassoon Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Clarinet Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Euphonium bass clef Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Euphonium treble clef Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Flute Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Horn Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Oboe Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Percussion Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Piccolo Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Tenor sax Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Trombone Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Trumpet Sheet Music
- Wind Ensemble Tuba Sheet Music
Office Phone
812-488-2754
Office Email
music@evansville.edu
Office Location
Room 133, Krannert Hall of Art and Music