Wind Studies and Orchestral Studies Auditions

Fall 2025 Auditions:

Fall 2025 Audition Dates: August 11-15, 2025

More information to be posted in July 2025


IMPORTANT: Please read through the information below and submit the required information as prompted!

 

*Audition Process:

  • All instrumental music majors are required to participate in a large ensemble (Mulb) during fall and spring semesters.
  • All students participating in ensembles will audition in round one with the instrumental faculty.  The results of round one are sent to Wind Studies in two groups (A and B) for round two auditions.
  • Students will be assigned an audition slot either for round 2 group A or group B based on the results from round one and will be posted to the WindStudies canvas page. This audition will be with the Wind Studies and Orchestral Conductors, and instrumental faculty.
  • After round two, the conductors and instrumental faculty will coordinate placements into ensembles.  The placements will be posted on the Wind Studies canvas page.

Before you audition you must complete the following requirements:

  • Submit an audition information form : to be posted in July 2025
  • Sign up for a round one audition: to be posted in July 2025
  • Print out and practice audition materials: to be posted in July 2025
  • Enroll in the ensemble holding course before the first day of classes. 
    • DO NOT ENROLL AS A WAITLIST FOR AN ENSEMBLE!!!
    • Undergrad Mulb 1806.520
    • Graduate Mulb 5173.520
  • Once you are assigned to an ensemble Wind Studies will move you to your assigned group.
  • If you are not enrolled in the holding course, you could incur late registration fees.

 

 Applied Faculty:

 

Flute-   Mary Karen Clardy  marykaren.clardy@unt.edu
            Terri Sundberg  terri.sundberg@unt.edu
Oboe-  Jung Choi   jung.choi@unt.edu
Bassoon - Darrel Hale darrel.hale@unt.edu
Clarinet Daryl Coad  daryl.coad@unt.edu
                Kimberly Cole Luevano  kimberly.luevano@unt.edu
                Deborah Fabian deborah.fabian@unt.edu
                Phillip O. Paglialonga phillip.paglialonga@unt.edu

Saxophone -  Eric Nestler  eric.nestler@unt.edu

 

Trumpet - John Holt john.holt@unt.edu
                 Raquel Samayoa  raquel.samayoa@unt.edu
                 Brain Walker brian.walker@unt.edu

Horn -  Katherine McBain katherine.mcbain@unt.edu
            Stacie Mickens  stacie.mickens@unt.edu

Trombone - Tony Baker  tony.baker@unt.edu
                    Natalie Mannix  natalie.mannix@unt.edu
                    Steven Menard  steven.menard@unt.edu

Euphonium - David Childs  david.childs2@unt.edu
Tuba - Don Little  donald.little@unt.edu
Percussion Mark Fork  mark.ford@unt.edu
                       Dave Hall  dave.hall@unt.edu
                       Paul Rennick  paul.rennick@unt.edu

 

 
Wind Studies Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule:
Wind Symphony: Tuesday/Thursday 1:15-4:05 pm (Murchison)
Wind Orchestra: Tuesday/Thursday 1:00-3:45 pm (Murchison)
Wind Ensemble: Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-6:15 pm (Murchison)
Brass Band: Monday/Wednesday 2:15-4:05 pm (MU232)
Concert Band: Monday/Wednesday 1:15-3:15 pm (Murchison)
University Band: Monday/Wednesday 3:30-5:30 pm (Murchison)