Participation in the Wind Ensemble requires an audition at the start of the Fall semester. All William & Mary students are eligible to audition and, once accepted, will be able to register for their respective ensemble(s) in PATH. Members are expected to commit to the ensemble for both the Fall and Spring semesters.
Audition Structure
Auditions for the W&M Wind Ensemble will take place at the beginning of the Fall Semester in the Music Arts Center. The audition consists of the following:
- A short (1-2 minutes) lyrical piece (can be an etude or an excerpt from a concerto or ensemble music)
- Prepared Excerpt (will be released mid May).
- Sightreading
Here is the Wind Ensemble audition sign up sheet for fall 2026
If you are auditioning for both the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, please sign up for a time between 9:00am and noon on Wednesday, August 26th. Be sure to sign up for the same time on the Symphony Orchestra audition sheet.
Prepared Excerpts (TBD):