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CHANGE OF PLATFORM FOR INTERNAL-RELATED INFORMATION (please read thoroughly!)

Complying with the changes in the University's content management, we are changing our platforms where we post all internal-related information (e.g. audition timeslots, audition placements, rehearsal schedules, seating charts, etc.). In this regard, we are encouraging all members and future members of the orchestra to:

(1) Contact Orchestral Studies Personnel Manager, Ella Castro (Ella.Castro@unt.edu) for any questions or concerns regarding Fall 2025 Auditions.

(2) Make sure your UNT E-Mail is updated. Especially, if you are an incoming UNT student, check your UNT email at https://ams.untsystem.edu (login using your 8-Digit EUID and password). IMPORTANT: All orchestra-related communications will only be sent to your UNT email once the classes start (August 18, 2025). Please make sure you update it before then.

(3) You enroll in the correct orchestra class after placements are emailed. For undergraduates, enroll in any MULB 1805 sections, For graduate students, enroll in any MULB 5172 sections. For graduate students who needs to enroll in the zero-credit course, please email Dr. Colleen Conlon at colleen.conlon@unt.edu.

(4) You get the Canvas app. Before the second week of classes, we are going to shift all internal-related communications to Canvas. More information will be discussed in the first day of classes. 

 

The following information will be updated in a timely manner. We encourage to everyone to check this website more frequently as we navigate these changes together. Stay updated, Orchestral Studies!

 

EXCERPTS for Fall 2025 Auditions will be updated during the summer.

CONCERTMASTER
VIOLIN 
VIOLA 
CELLO
BASS
HARP

*On the day of the audition, students should be prepared to play requested excepts above.

 

STRINGS AUDITION GENERAL SCHEDULE

This section will be updated soon.

Check your emails for the specific timeslots. Times may change until the audition week. Keep your schedule flexible. Allow 15-30 minutes of margin of error when planning your schedule ahead.

Audition Dates: August 15-17, 2025. Specific schedules for each instrument will be updated soon.

Kindly plan your schedule accordingly. In case of possible conflicts, send an email to Ella Castro, Orchestral Studies Personnel Manager, at Ella.Castro@unt.edu as soon as possible.

*Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Students can find audition information at https://music.unt.edu/windstudies/ensembles/fall-auditions.html

 

STRINGS AUDITION GUIDELINES

This information will be updated soon.

IMPORTANT: Read this THOROUGHLY as this contains important information regarding the auditions.

  1. Double-check your schedule in your UNT emails / Canvas thoroughly.
  2. All auditions will be held in the Winspear Hall, Murchison Performing Arts Center (2100 N Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76201). 
  3. Please come 15-30 minutes before your audition time. Don't forget your excerpts!
  4. The audition day might run either earlier or later, therefore, allow 30 minutes margin of error when planning your schedule throughout the day.
  5. IMPORTANT: If there are any sudden scheduling conflicts / concerns, please let us know ASAP. If you know a colleague that is not on the list, please let them know and tell them to email us.
  6. Upon arrival, please proceed to the check-in desk. Further directions will be available on-site.
     

Email me at ella.castro@unt.edu for further questions.

FURTHER INFORMATION

UNT Orchestral Studies consists of two ensembles: UNT Concert Orchestra & UNT Symphony Orchestra.

Students are assigned to either Concert Orchestra (MWF 12:15 – 2:05) or Symphony Orchestra (MWF 2:15 – 4:05).  Audition placement results will be sent through email by 8:00am on Monday, August 19, 2024.  Auditioning students MUST keep both ensemble times open until orchestral assignments are made. Ensemble assignments are made without reference to pre-existing commitments outside of UNT. Contact David Itkin, Director of Orchestral Studies, at David.Itkin@unt.edu for any further questions.