Spring 2026 Auditions

Thank you for interest in auditioning for the Spring 2026 Concert Band!

As a reminder, Symphonic Winds will not be reauditioning this semester

All auditions for this semester will be submitted through HeartOut. When recording your video, please do not speak or introduce yourself. All audition materials should be performed in one video, and you will have four chances to record your audition. All auditions must be submitted by November 19th at 11:59 p.m.

Wind Audition Requirements

Wind auditions consist of the following and should be played in the order listed (Tempo for scales is Quarter Note = 120):

• Concert F scale
• Concer B flat scale
• Concert A flat scale
• Full range chromatic scale
• Two prepared etudes

Download Wind Audition Music

If you have any questions about wind auditions, contact Reilly Fox.

Percussion Audition Requirements

Percussion auditions consist of the prepared pieces as there is no scale requirement. 

Download Percussion Audition Music

If you have any questions about the percussion auditions, contact Dr. Aaron Locklear.

HeartOut Registration

To Register for the Auburn University Symphonic Winds and Concert Band Auditions, create an account on HeartOut.io or login if you already have an account. After you have created an account, on your contestant panel you will see a field - "Enter your contest code". Type in the Invitation Code for our event (au26spring for woodwinds/brass or au26springperc for percussion) and click Register. Fill in all the required fields and click Register.

To find the codes necessary to audition on HeartOut, click Open on the event in your Contestant panel. Under your registration info you will see your ID number - a unique code specific to your registration.

Download the HeartOut app on any phone (IOS or Android), login with the account you created on the website, click "New Audition" and use the Invitation Code (au26spring) for woodwinds/brass, and (au26springperc) for percussion. The ID number (unique to your registration) while you follow the instructions in the Tutorial Video below to record and submit an audition on the HeartOut app.

Click here to watch a short video tutorial - How to Audition on the HeartOut app

How to Record and Submit Your Audition

RECORDING TEST: Type your codes in the app and click on the pending audition created. On your audition page, you will be able to "Try a Recording Test" to check your positioning in the frame, the distance from the device for best audio clarity, and more. You can do as many recording tests as you want; they do not get saved and they do not count towards your four recording opportunities.

RECORDING YOUR AUDITION: You will have to perform your repertoire in one take just like you would in a live setting - once you click on "New audition" and start recording you must perform all scales and pieces back-to-back in the same recording. You will have four recording opportunities for your audition. When you are done, watch your audition videos, select the best take, and submit your audition.

IMPORTANT! Auditions on the HeartOut app are recorded under the same conditions as a live performance - no option to pause the recording or edit the audition video. Scales and excerpts will be done in one take. Simply start recording and play your HeartOut!

If you have any questions about the HeartOut platform, feel free to reach out to the tech support team or check out these important tips for recording your audition on the HeartOut app.

Credit

One hour credit is available for participation in any of our concert groups. This credit may be used as an elective in any curriculum.

Cost

Members of the Symphonic Winds and Concert Band supply their own formal attire for concerts. There is no other cost except tuition. Band members do NO fund raising.

Directors

Director of Bands, Dr. Rick Good
Associate Director of Bands, Dr. Corey Spurlin

Contact

AUBURN UNIVERSITY BANDS
132 Goodwin Music Building
Auburn University, AL 36849-5421
Phone: (334) 844-4166
Fax: (334) 844-3170
E-mail: band@auburn.edu