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Audition Center for the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Bands, Orchestra, and Jazz Orchestra, Workshop Ensemble and Combos.
Contact
Bobby Selvaggio
Director of Jazz Studies
rselvagg@kent.edu
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ students enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate program are eligible to join.
Music Majors are required to attend in-person auditions.
Non-Music Majors are encouraged to attend in-person auditions. An alternative audition for non-majors may be available upon request.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time: 1:10 – 2:50 pm
Location: Band Educational Facility
Address: 650 Loop Rd, Kent, OH 44242
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 1:10 – 2:50 pm
Location: Band Educational Facility
Address: 650 Loop Rd, Kent, OH 44242
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The audition will determine your acceptance to the orchestra as well as seating—which may rotate throughout the year.
For Orchestra
Contact Isaac Terceros
Email itercero@kent.edu
Auditions will take place on Sunday, August 23, through Wednesday, August 26, in the Center for the Performing Arts (CPA).
Percussion 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Percussion Studio)
Oboe 2- 3 p.m. (CPA, Ludwig Recital Hall)
Horn 3 - 4:30 p.m. (CPA, Ludwig Recital Hall)
Overflow 4:30-5:30 p.m. (CPA, Ludwig Recital Hall)
Saxophone 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Saxophone Studio, CPA, D209)
Trumpet 1 - 2:30 p.m. (Trumpet Studio, CPA, E104)
Overflow 2:30- 3 p.m. (Dr. Lorenzo’s Office, CPA, E110)
Flute 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Flute Studio, CPA, E208)
Euph/Trombone 1 - 2:30 p.m. (Trombone/Euph Studio, CPA, E106)
Overflow 3- 4 p.m. (Dr. Lorenzo’s Office, CPA, E110)
Bassoon 12 - 1 p.m. (Dr. Lorenzo’s Office, CPA, E110)
Clarinet 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., 1-2 p.m. (Dr. Lorenzo’s Office, CPA, E110)
Tuba, 2-3 p.m., Tuba Studio (Dr. Lorenzo’s Office, CPA, E110)
Please register and sign up for a time here:
If the days or times listed for your instrument conflict, please sign up for an overflow slot (any of the designated overflow slots on the page) or contact Dr. Lorenzo (blorenz1@kent.edu) to find an alternate time.
For Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble
Contact Dr. Darin Olson and Dr. Benjamin Lorenzo
Email bands@kent.edu
For Orchestra
Contact Isaac Terceros
Email itercero@kent.edu