B.M. in Instrumental Performance, Wind and Percussion Studios
Audition Requirements
All prospective students must submit a high quality video or audio recording, five to seven minutes in length, of the items listed below in audition information. Include a brief description of your experience (in school or otherwise) and with whom you have studied.
- All major scales- ascending and descending
- Chromatic scale for the playing range of instrument
- Two excerpts/etudes of contrasting style of your choice
Requirements for Percussion Students
Mallets: Xylophone, Vibraphone and Marimba will be provided
- All major scales and arpeggios- ascending and descending
- One excerpt/etude using two mallets of your choice
- One excerpt/etude using four mallets of your choice
Snare Drum: Snare Drum will be provided upon request
Timpani: Timpani will be provided
- Two excepts/etudes of contrasting style
Audition Dates
Qualified candidates will be invited to audition in person at FIU. Organized auditions are held three times per year, but can be scheduled at other times throughout the year upon request. Applicants who wish to be considered for University merit-based scholarships should attend the November audition date. Theory and history placement tests will be given during organized audition days.
Upcoming audition dates include: November 18, 2023 | February 17, 2024 | and March 2, 2024.
Do You Have Questions?
Contact Our Coordinator of Wind & Percussion Studios
M.M. in Instrumental Performance, Wind and Percussion Studios
Audition Requirements
All prospective students must submit a high quality video or audio recording, five to seven minutes in length, of the items listed below in audition information. Include a brief description of your experience (in school or otherwise) and with whom you have studied.
- All major scales- ascending and descending
- Chromatic scale for the playing range of instrument
- Two excerpts/etudes of contrasting style of your choice
Requirements for Percussion Students
Mallets: Xylophone, Vibraphone and Marimba will be provided
- All major scales and arpeggios- ascending and descending
- One excerpt/etude using two mallets of your choice
- One excerpt/etude using four mallets of your choice
Snare Drum: Snare Drum will be provided upon request
Timpani: Timpani will be provided
- Two excepts/etudes of contrasting style
Audition Dates
Qualified candidates will be invited to audition in person at FIU. Organized auditions are held three times per year, but can be scheduled at other times throughout the year upon request. Applicants who wish to be considered for University merit-based scholarships should attend the November audition date. Theory and history placement tests will be given during organized audition days.
Upcoming audition dates include: November 18, 2023 | February 17, 2024 | and March 2, 2024.
Do You Have Questions?
Contact Our Coordinator of Wind & Percussion Studios
Placement Auditions 22/23:
These auditions will be “blind-screen” on August 17, 2022 at the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts Instrumental Hall (WPAC 157). Woodwinds will audition from 1:00PM–3:00PM and brass will audition from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Please be warmed-up and ready to play during your scheduled times.
Download placement auditions for Wind Ensemble and Orchestra: Fall 2022 Audition Excerpts
For information regarding wind, brass, and percussion auditions, please contact Dr. Brenton Alston at bralston@fiu.edu.
