• Fall 2026 auditions for the JMU Brass Band will take place in person August 25-26, 2026, in Professor Stees' studio, Music 230.
• Click here to view audition excerpts.
• Please pre-register your interest to audition on the band's website at https://jmubrassband.weebly.com/.
• You will be sent a link to signup for your audition time on August 24.
• You are strongly encouraged to audition on brass band specific instruments (soprano cornet, cornet, flugelhorn, tenor horn, baritone). If you need an instrument to use for auditions, please contact Prof. Stees ASAP to schedule a time to check one out.
• Auditions will consist of 2 prepared selections*. Swedish Hymn (Graham) and Etude #3 (Bousquet). You are expected to prepare each piece in its entirety.
• Auditions selections should be prepared as close to indicated tempi as possible.
  • Swedish Hymn recording
  • Bousquet #3 recording
• Audition results will be posted on the bands website by 5:00pm on August 27.
• The first rehearsal will be Friday, August 28.
• If you have any questions, please contact Professor Kevin Stees at steeskj@jmu.edu.

*Please note: sheet music may not be fully accessible to all users. If you need assistance or would like to request an accessible version, please contact the necessary applied faculty on our "People" webpage. We are happy to help ensure you have access to the materials you need.

Fall 2026 Meeting Times:

Monday & Wednesday - 12:40pm-1:30pm, Forbes 1115

Friday - 12:40pm-2:35pm, Forbes 1115

Fall 2026 Concert Dates*:

• October 2, 7:30pm; Forbes Concert Hall
• November 18, 7:30pm; Forbes Concert Hall