Cal State LA's Department of Music has many ensemble opportunities available to students of any major across the University. Read below for more information about ensemble auditions for the 2025-2026 academic year. You can also find more general information about our ensembles by clicking here.
Audition Information
Below is a list of all groups auditioning students for the 25-26 academic year. Click on the ensemble name for information about signing up, repertoire, and more.
To join in the Spring or for any questions or concerns, contact the listed ensemble director.
- In-person auditions are August 19 and 21, 2025, starting at 10:00am in MUS 122.
- Concert Choir: Auditions are encouraged for placement.
- Sign up for an audition by clicking here.
- Repertoire:
- Students will be guided through vocalises to assess range, timbre, and ear training.
- Students may bring with them a short 32-bar excerpt of a selection of their choice.
- Given that this semester will begin with vocal jazz, a jazz standard of their choice is recommended, but selections from classical or popular repertoire are welcome as well.
- Students will sing either a cappella, to a backing track, or assisted by me at the piano. Bring sheet music for any piano accompaniment.
- Please contact Prof. Evan Roberts ([email protected]) for more information or with any questions.
- In-person auditions are August 19 and 21, 2025, starting at 10:00am in MUS 122.
- Chamber Singers: An audition is required.
- Sign up for an audition by clicking here.
- Repertoire:
- Students will be guided through vocalises to assess range, timbre, and ear training.
- Students may bring with them a short 32-bar excerpt of a selection of their choice.
- Given that this semester will begin with vocal jazz, a jazz standard of their choice is recommended, but selections from classical or popular repertoire are welcome as well.
- Students will sing either a cappella, to a backing track, or assisted by me at the piano. Bring sheet music for any piano accompaniment.
- Please contact Prof. Evan Roberts ([email protected]) for more information or with any questions.
- In-person auditions are Aug 19, 20, and 21, 2025, in Dr. Penshorn's office. All students will need to schedule an audition time.
- Repertoire:
- Please prepare 3-5 minutes of music that showcases both technical and expressive playing.
- Please contact Prof. Brett Penshorn ([email protected]) with any questions.
- Auditions will take place during the first class session.
- Sign up for an audition by clicking here.
- Please contact Prof. Kye Palmer ([email protected]) for more information.
- Auditions are in MUS 20 on Aug 20 during the first class meeting (5:00pm-9:00pm). Only students joining for the first time need to audition.
- Sign up for an audition by clicking here.
- Repertoire:
- Come prepared to perform accompanying yourself or with a backing track.
- Singers: Prepare one song from the Latin American repertoire. Be prepared to harmonize a simple melody on the spot.
- Instrumentalists: Prepare one song from the Latin American repertoire. Be prepared to sightread and also improvise over a standard salsa vamp.
- Please contact Prof. Uziel Colón Ramos ([email protected]) with any questions.
Contact Prof. Cynthia Reifler Flores ([email protected]) for more information.
- Orchestra is running as part of Chamber Music (MUS 4859) this semester. Students will meet once a week as trios, quartets, etc. Meeting times are determined based on participant schedules.
- Please contact Dr. Patti Kilroy ([email protected]) for more information about joining this semester.
- New Students
- CME in-person auditions for new students will take place on the 1st day of the class, Thursday, August 21, 6 pm in room 20 (studio).
- Students should prepare 2 songs and bring their own tracks/backing tracks to play along with.
- Returning Students
- Returning students should send a video of themselves performing 1 song. Deadline is Thursday, August 21, 11:59 pm.
- Upload your video to the OneDrive file linked here.
Contact Dr. Patti Kilroy ([email protected]) for more information.
Contact Dr. Adam Snow ([email protected]) for more information.