*Please note that this page is for semesterly ensemble auditions. If you are looking for School of Music admission auditions, please visit this webpage.*
Auditions will take place in person at the beginning of the fall semester (times TBA).
- Please pre-register your interest to audition on the band's website at www.jmubrassband.org.
- While not a requirement for the audition, you are strongly encouraged to audition on brass band specific instruments (soprano cornet, cornet, flugelhorn, tenor horn, baritone).
- Each audition will consist of 2 items. You are expected to prepare each selection in its entirety.
- Audition selections should be prepared as a close to indicated tempi as possible (where indicated).
- If you have any questions, please contact Professor Kevin Stees at steeskj@jmu.edu.
Fall 2023 Concert Schedule
Concert I (Pops! Concert)
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, Sept. 28th, time TBD @ Atlantic Bank Union Center
Performance: Friday, Sept. 29th, 7pm @ Atlantic Bank Union Center
Concert II (Contemporary Music Festival)
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, Oct. 6th, 12:40pm @ Forbes Concert Hall
Performance: Tuesday, Oct. 9th, 8pm @ Forbes Concert Hall
Concert III
Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 14th, 7:30pm @ Forbes Concert Hall
Performance: Wednesday, November 15th, 8pm @ Forbes Concert Hall
Concert IV
Virginia Music Educators Conference in Richmond, VA: Friday, November 17th
Spring 2024
Concert I
Washington & Lee (Sonoklect): Saturday, Feb. 17th
Concert II
Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, Feb. 21st, 7:30pm @ Forbes Concert Hall
Performance: Friday, Feb. 23rd, 8pm @ Forbes Concert Hall
Concert III (NABBA Preview Concert)
Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 26th, 7:30pm @ Forbes Concert Hall
Performance: Wednesday, March 27th, 8pm @ Forbes Concert Hall
North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) Championships
Hunstville, AL: April 4-7, 2024
Concert IV
Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, April 28th, 7:30pm @ Forbes Concert Hall
Performance: Monday, April 29th, 8pm @ Forbes Concert Hall