The NYU Wind Symphony prides itself in performing both staples of the wind repertoire and exciting new works for wind band. The ensemble is comprised of students ranging from freshman to doctoral candidates.
Fall 2024 Auditions
Woodwinds
Woodwind Auditions will take place on Tuesday, September 3 and Thursday, September 5 from 2-5:00 pm in Paulson Center, Room 620. By August 19, 2024, please complete the Audition Form to register for an audition. Audition times will be sent on Monday, August 26.
Tuesday, September 3: Flutes and Saxophones
Thursday, September 5: Clarinets, Bassoons and OboesStudents auditioning for NYU Orchestra, NYU Wind Symphony, Broadway Orchestra and/or Contemporary Music Ensemble must prepare all excerpts. Auxiliary instrument excerpts are optional.
Doublers: For each of your doubles please prepare two contrasting excerpts of your choice from the list below. If you wish to audition on your primary instrument, please prepare your solo selection and all excerpts listed for your primary instrument.
Saxophonists: For orchestra consideration, alto saxophone audition is required. Soprano, tenor and bari excerpts are optional. For wind symphony, contemporary music ensemble, Broadway orchestra consideration, please perform excerpts for your preferred instrument(s).
All woodwind students: In addition to the excerpts below, please prepare a 2-3 minute excerpt of a solo piece of your choice.
* The Wind Symphony is open to non-majors based on need within sections. If you would like to be considered for a large ensemble, auditions will take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and Thursday, September 5 in the Paulson Center, Room 620. By August 19, please complete the Audition Form to register for an audition. Please prepare the excerpts listed for your instrument above.
Brass
Wind Symphony Rehearsal Information
Paulson Center, Room 620
Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-4:30 pm
Course Meeting Time
All members are required to register for Wind Symphony for 1 credit. Please contact Christina Charles for a permission code.
- Graduate Students- MPAWW-GE 2083-001
- Undergraduate Students- MPAWW-UE 1083-001
Fall 2024 Concerts
October 4, 2024 | 8 p.m. | Cantor Theatre
Mittal: Salt March
Thomas: Come Sunday
Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy
Respighi, arr. Ton van Grevenbroek: Pini di Roma
November 8, 2024 | 8 p.m. | Cantor Theatre
Enescu: Dixtour, Op. 14
Strauss: Serenade in E-flat, Op. 7
Gabrielli, arr. Bloom: Sonata Pian e Forte
Takemitsu: Garden Rain
Coleman: Fanfare for Uncommon Times
December 6, 2024 | 8 p.m. | Paulson Center 620