Auditions information
Auditions are required for the following ensembles:
Auditions timetable for 2020/21
IMPORTANT UPDATE: These auditions will now be held online. If you have signed up for an audition, then you will receive a link via email to join online.
Vocal
Wednesday 14th October: 2-3pm; 3.30-4.30pm; 5-6pm & 6.30-7.30pm
Wednesday 21st October: 2-3pm; 3.30-4.30pm; 5-6pm & 6.30-7.30pm
Wednesday 28th October: 2-3pm; 3.30-4.30pm; 5-6pm & 6.30-7.30pm
Violins
Wednesday 14th October: 6.30-7.30pm
Wednesday 28th October: 2-3pm; 3.30-4.30pm; 5-6pm & 6.30-7.30pm
Cellos and Basses
Wednesday 14th October: 2-3pm; 3.30-4.30pm & 5-6pm
Violas
Wednesday 21st October: 2-3pm & 3.30-4.30pm
Brass
Wednesday 28th October: 3-4pm; 4.30-5.30pm & 6-7pm
Woodwind
Wednesday 14th October: 1.30-2.30pm; 3-4pm; 4.30-5.30pm; 6-7pm & 7.30-8pm
Wednesday 21st October: 1.30-2.30pm; 3-4pm; 5.15-6.15pm & 6.45-7.45pm
Percussion and Harps
Wednesday 21st October: 5-6pm & 6.30-7.30pm
One single audition covers Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and New Music Ensemble; likewise, the University Singers and Chamber Choir.
Please note that these are classical music auditions. If you are more interested in popular repertoire, then groups such as A Cappella Society and Music Theatre Bristol will be suitable for you.
Signing up to an Audition
If you wish to audition for any of these ensembles you will need to sign up for an audition slot online. You will not be able to audition if you haven't booked a time. At your audition, you will be asked to perform a short piece of your own choosing and to take a sight-reading test. The piece should be chosen with a view to showing off both technical proficiency and tone quality. Auditions will be unaccompanied.
Here is the link to sign up for an audition:
You will also need to complete an online audition form, which the auditioners will have access to for your audition. Please find the links to the relevant audition forms listed below:
Rehearsal Schedules
These will be posted on this website soon, so you can see what membership of the various ensembles involves. If you are offered and accept a place in any ensemble, it is expected that you will attend all rehearsals.
For any queries, please contact the Concerts and Resources Office:
Email: music-resources@bristol.ac.uk
Tel: 0117 33 14044