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 23 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and Thursday, August 24 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM. Auditions will take place in the Fine Arts Building in Room 130 (Dr. du Preez'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 Charles du Preez (cd288@evansville.edu).
- Jazz Bands Baritone Sax Sheet Music
- Jazz Bands Alto Sax Sheet Music
- Jazz Bands Bass Sheet Music
- Jazz Bands Blues Scales Sheet Music
- Jazz Bands Drum Set Sheet Music
- Jazz Bands Guitar Sheet Music
- Jazz Bands Piano Sheet Music
- Jazz Bands Tenor Sax Sheet Music
- Jazz Bands Trombone Sheet Music
- Jazz Bands Trumpet Sheet Music
Spring 2024 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, January 8, 2024
- Tuesday, January 9, 2024
- By appointment
- Percussion: Parts will be assigned by Prof. Ross Erickson
Audition Signup Deadline: Friday, January 5, 2024.
First rehearsal: Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
For further information, contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz at ks306@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. Kenneth Steinsultz (ks306@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 and Piccolo Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Horn Sheet Music
- University Symphony Orchestra Oboe and EH 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 20, 2024, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
- Thursday, August 22, 2024, 3:00 - 5:30 PM
Auditions are held in Krannert Hall of Fine Arts, Room 103. Please sign up for an audition.
For further information, please contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz (ks306@evansville.edu)
Please note: Wind Ensemble will not meet on Thursday, August 22, due to auditions.
First rehearsal will be Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Fall 2024 Performances
- Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Select basketball games to be announced.
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 Baritone TC 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 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