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Audition Information

If you are a post-collegiate woodwind, brass or percussion player in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and are interested in playing with a top-level wind ensemble, you may be a good candidate for Encore!

For the current season, substitute players are needed in all instrument categories and are invited to audition by appointment. All substitute players with Encore are required to audition. Substitutes are frequently needed for rehearsals and performances.

Auditions are typically held in the summertime but Encore will audition new candidates as needed. See below for more information.

Audition Details

Encore requires that all auditions consist of two unaccompanied solo works of contrasting styles. Performers may choose their own pieces. Formal auditions are blind, or "behind the screen". The audition panel cannot see the performers or know their identities and thus attempt to remain unbiased in their selection. Auditioners will be directed to a warm-up room where they will be allowed to warm up until their audition time.

Accepted core members are expected to pay a $75 annual membership fee to Encore Wind Ensemble. Click here for more member guidelines and policies.