Bands
Audition Required
Click ensemble for audition repertoire and instructions.
No Audition Necessary
(for non-music majors)
- University Band (MUS-406U)
- Non-music majors may enroll without an audition (must have prior performance experience).
- Music Majors must prepare an audition by following the guidelines listed above for the Wind Symphony/Symphonic Winds
Choirs
All choirs are open to CSUF students regardless of major!
The 2026 Fall Choral Auditions will take place IN-PERSON at Cal State Fullerton in the choral rehearsal room (CPAC-127).
Titan Voices & Singing Titans
The TITAN VOICES and SINGING TITANS are open for registration without audition.
• The Titan Voices (soprano/alto chorus) rehearses on Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:00pm-1:20pm.
• The Singing Titans (tenor/bass chorus) rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30pm-3:50pm
If you would like to participate in either, please feel free to sign-up!
UNIVERSITY SINGERS & CONCERT CHOIR
Membership in the UNIVERSITY SINGERS and CONCERT CHOIR (our mixed ensembles) will be open but is contingent upon two auditions: a solo audition and a callback audition.
• University Singers rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:50pm
• Concert Choir rehearses on
Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30pm-4:20pm.
The SOLO AUDITION dates/times for returning singers and new non-music majors are:
Monday, August 18: 10am-4pm - Returning and Non-Major Student Choral Auditions
Tuesday, August 19: 10am-4pm – Returning and Non-Major Student Choral Auditions
Wednesday, August 20: 10am-4pm – Returning and Non-Major Student Choral Auditions
Friday, August 22: 12pm-2:30pm- New Student Choral Auditions (as part of New Student Day)
Monday, August 25: 2:30-4:20pm – Returning/New/Non-Major Student Choral Auditions (as needed)
Tuesday, August 26: 4pm-5:50pm – University Singers Callback Auditions
CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP
New Music Majors will complete their choral audition during orientation day in the School of Music– Friday, August 22, 2025.
New Majors DO NOT need to sign up for one of these auditions.
During your solo audition, Dr. Istad and Dr. Peterson will test your range, and then test your musicianship. We will ask you to sight-read rhythms as well as tonal exercises. (You are not required to sing a solo selection.) Singers that successfully pass the individual audition for either chorus will be invited to attend a callback audition for one or both of the mixed choirs.
CALLBACKS for UNIVERSITY SINGERS:
(mandatory to be considered for membership in University Singers):
• TUESDAY, August 26: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
ATTENTION RETURNING MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY SINGERS
Singers that have performed with the CSUF University Singers for more than one academic year DO NOT need to sign up for an individual audition.
However, you must attend the callbacks
THIS IS A MANDATORY CALLBACK WITH NO MAKE-UPS
Placement Results
An email will be sent with audition results as soon as they are available but no later than Saturday, August 23, 5:00pm.
Orchestra
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS
All students in the School of Music are required to participate in a major performance ensemble each semester. For string students, violin, viola, cello, double bass (classical) and harp this means that you are required to perform an instrumental ensemble placement audition for the CSUF Symphony Orchestra and also register for the Symphony Orchestra course MUS406A. Students who play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments as well as non-major string players are welcome to audition for placement in the orchestra. Wind and percussion players may use their required ensemble placement audition for the wind bands to serve as an audition for the University Orchestra as well. Please indicate your interest in participating in the Symphony Orchestra on the online form for consideration.
Who Must Audition
All string music majors and anyone else wishing to participate in the CSUF Symphony Orchestra 406A.
Pianists: If you would like to participate in the Symphony Orchestra program, please contact Prof. Furumoto directly at kfurumoto@fullerton.edu
String Bassists: If you would like to participate in the band program, please contact Dr. Barr directly dbarr@fullerton.edu
Video Auditions
In order to expedite ensemble placement, we have adopted a video audition format for most instruments. Please follow the instructions below and submit your videos by
11:59pm on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Wind and percussion players please use the
Wind Band audition submission process
and click on “yes” for University Orchestra question.
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Video record your audition.
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You may use a camcorder, smartphone, webcam or any other means to create your videos. A high-quality microphone is encouraged whenever possible, but most contemporary cells phones still do a decent job of audio recording these days. Please use what you have available.
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You may submit one long video for your entire audition or you may include each portion of the audition as a separate video. Individual excerpts should be done in one take.
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Upload your videos to a file sharing program (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.) or to a video hosting website (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.).
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Every CSUF student is given both a Dropbox and Google Drive account. Either can be used for this purpose. Please see your student portal and look for “Titan Apps.”
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Submit your video
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You will be able to supply internet links (URLs) to your uploaded videos.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that your videos can be viewed by anyone with the link. Please check this before submitting!
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CSUF Google Drive users—When getting a shareable link you must go into “sharing settings” and make sure “anyone with the link can view.” Do not select “Anyone at CSUF with the link can view” or we may not be able to view your files.
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CSUF Dropbox users—after creating a sharable link, go to “link settings” and double check that anyone with the link can access the file. Do not select “team members” or we may not be able to view your files.
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YouTube users—we strongly suggest that you make your videos “Unlisted.” This means that only those with the link can view them. Do not select “Private,” or we will not be able to view your videos.
- Audition videos are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION VIDEOS
Zoom Callback Auditions
Some students may be required to play a callback audition over Zoom. Prof. Furumoto will reach out to you via email to schedule this audition if needed.
Audition Materials
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Please record a 4-minute solo piece separately and submit as one file.
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Excerpts (available below)
You must prepare all excerpts unless they are marked optional. Excerpts should be recorded in one session, back-to-back as part of a single unedited video.
Listening to multiple recordings of the excerpts is an expected part of any audition process.
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Sight reading may be required at Zoom Callback Auditions.
Results
An email will be sent with audition results as soon as they are available, but no later than Sunday, August 24 (the day before classes begin).
Students may enroll in one of the ensembles prior to the publication of placement results. However, students will ultimately need to update their enrollment to their assigned ensemble after the results are published and adjust their schedules accordingly.
AUDITION EXCERPTS (BY INSTRUMENT)
Winds, Brass, and Percussion
Wind and percussion players please use the
Wind Band audition submission process
and click on “yes” for University Orchestra question.
Strings
• Violin
• Viola
• Cello
• Double Bass
• Piano and Harp – email Prof. Furumoto for details
Jazz
All students in the CSUF School of Music are required to participate in a major performing ensemble (MPE) each semester. Jazz students are required to perform an ensemble placement audition for participation in our flagship big band, the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra, our Latin Ensemble, (both winners of the 2018 Reno Jazz Festival), our Jazz Chamber Ensemble (big band II), our Jazz Small Groups and the Fullerton Jazz Singers. Auditions for the Fullerton Jazz Singers will be held on a different date. Feel free to email ensemble instructor Teryn Ré: tecarter@fullerton.edu.
In our B.M. and M.M. degrees in Jazz Studies, we teach you what you need to be a successfully employed jazz/pop musician and educator, through courses in improvisation, composition, arranging, pedagogy, music technology and music production.
Who Must Audition
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Music Majors: All woodwind, brass, piano, bass, guitar, drum-set and mallet percussion music majors, and anyone else wishing to participate in our Jazz Big Bands, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Brazilian Jazz Ensemble, Fullerton Jazz Singers and Jazz Small Groups.
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Non-music majors : Jazz is a fun and essential part of your education as a music major. Even if you don't have experience in jazz, we have a place for you, and we encourage you to participate no matter what your major or emphasis. Prepare as many of the audition materials as you can.
Live Auditions
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 9:00a-5:00p - CPAC-170
Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 9:00a-4:00p - CPAC-170
CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP FOR AN AUDITION
Audition Materials
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- A transcribed solo or jazz etude (guitarists may play a chord/melody study) of your choice, at least 32 bars. Any tempo is OK, with or without music.
- Play the melody of a bebop head or standard jazz tune, and improvise on the changes, at least two choruses (for a 12 or 16 bar tune, at least 3). In addition, rhythm section players comp for a chorus. Drummers need to prepare the melody on the drum-set, improvise over the form and/or trade 8th’s. Accompanists for all will be provided.
- In addition, be prepared to play the melody an improvise on one of the following tunes, depending on your level:
Freshman: Beautiful Love, I Got Rhythm, Blue Bossa, In a Sentimental Mood
Sophomore: I Hear a Rhapsody, Four, Blues for Alice, I Love You
Junior: Body and Soul, Woody’ N’ You, Stella by Starlight, Have You Met Miss Jones
Senior: Airegin, Moment’s Notice, I’ll Remember April, Round Midnight
Graduate: Giant Steps, Yes Or No, Stablemates, Inner Urge
- Sight-reading at the audition
Placement Results
An email will be sent with audition results as soon as they are available but no later than Wednesday, August 27th, 2025.
