Ensemble placement auditions occur at the beginning of each semester. Download the excerpts for your instrument and sign up for an audition below. If you want to join an ensemble but missed the auditions, you should contact the Music Department. It may still be possible to perform in one of our groups.
CHAMBER CHOIR
Reed Criddle, Director
MUSC 322R
TWRF 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm
NC 610
WOMEN’S CHOIR
Cherilyn Worthen, Director
MUSC 328R
MWF 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
NC 610
MEN'S CHOIR
Reed Criddle, Director
MUSC 327R
MWF 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
NC 614
WIND SYMPHONY
Thomas Keck, Director
MUSC 330R
MW 11:00 am – 12:40 pm
NC 614
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Cheung Chau, Director
MUSC 370R
TR 11:00 am – 12:40 pm
NC 614
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Cheung Chau, Director
MUSC 372R
F 12:00 pm – 1:40 pm
NC 614
JAZZ ORCHESTRA
David Baker, Director
MUSC 332R
MW 3:00 pm – 4:40 pm
NC 614
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Shane Jones, Director
MUSC 331R
TR 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm
NC 614
*If you are auditioning for the B.M. Commercial Music degree, you must complete a performance audition with your respective area coordinator according to the guidelines below AND you must submit additional materials, as listed HERE.
Hilary Demske, Piano, NC 742, 801-863-7360, hilary.demske@uvu.edu
There are two audition rounds for Commercial Music/Piano Emphasis Majors. The first round, with Hilary Demske, assesses general piano technique and classical music proficiency. The second round, with David Baker, assesses commercial and jazz proficiency. Students requesting both audition rounds on the same day should send a preliminary DVD or internet link of their Round 1 material to Hilary Demske.
Round 1 (All music must be memorized)
Round 2 (select two options from the choices below and provide recordings)
You will provide a link to these on your scholarship/entrance audition application.
Hilary Demske, Piano, GT337b, 801-863-7360, hilary.demske@uvu.edu
David Baker, Jazz Performance, NC 720, 801-863-5643, david.baker@uvu.edu
Melissa Heath, Voice, NC 723, 801-863-5307, melissa.heath@uvu.edu
Donna Fairbanks, Violin and Viola, NC 750, 801-863-6538, donna.fairbanks@uvu.edu
Cheung Chau, Cello and Bass, NC 749, 801-863-5488, cheung.chau@uvu.edu
Janet Peterson, Harp, NC 625, janet.peterson@uvu.edu
Other music majors (BA/BS in Music, Commercial Music, Integrated Studies, AS in Music) (Music Education excluded)
Thomas Keck, Department Chair, NC 753, thomas.keck@uvu.edu
David Baker, Jazz Performance, NC 720, 801-863-5643, david.baker@uvu.edu
Jeffrey O'Flynn, Woodwinds, NC 751, 801-863-8810, jeffrey.oflynn@uvu.edu
Maddy Tarantelli, Brass, maddyt@uvu.edu, NC 745, 801-863-6537
Snare Drum
Keyboard (marimba, xylophone, or vibraphone)
Timpani
Optional
Snare Drum
Keyboard (marimba, xylophone, or vibraphone)
Choose at least ONE of the following
Shane Jones, Percussion, NC 722, 801-863-5408, shane.jones@uvu.edu
Students applying for the B.M. in Commercial Music at UVU must submit a portfolio in addition to their performance audition. Portfolios should include 1-2 examples of materials that represent your work/interest in the commercial music field.
Portfolio submissions could include original songs (notated with melody and chords), original scores (notated on staff paper), a demo of work in a digital audio workstation (final mix or mockup), a CV, and/or accompanying audio or explanations when appropriate.
Other materials that will be considered, but are weighted less would include recordings/videos of you performing in a contemporary genre, chord charts without notation, or recordings/mixes produced outside of a digital audio workstation.
Proficiency in a notation software/digital audio workstation is preferred but not required. All applications will be reviewed. Experience on a primary instrument is also considered for acceptance.
Our Music Technology Certificate is available to all incoming students and does not require an audition or portfolio review.
David Baker, Jazz Performance, NC 720, 801-863-5643, david.baker@uvu.edu
Piano
Piano (Commercial Music)
Strings
Harp
Guitar
Electric Bass
Woodwinds
Brass
Voice
Voice (Commercial Music)
Snare Drum
Keyboard (marimba, xylophone, or vibraphone)
Timpani
Optional
Snare Drum
Keyboard (marimba, xylophone, or vibraphone)
Choose at least ONE of the following
Shane Jones, Percussion, NC 722, 801-863-5408, shane.jones@uvu.edu
Commercial Music
Students should prepare two contrasting pieces in any of the following formats:
Current sophomore review performance proficiencies can be found in the UVU Music Student Handbook.
Group Piano I Exam:
Group Piano II Exam:
Group Piano III Exam:
Group Piano IV Exam: