Auditions for our Ensembles
Fall 2026 Ensemble Audition Signups
All students who have not previously participated in an ensemble are asked to audition, including first year and transfer students. Please see the signups below and be sure to sign up for the correct day based on your instrument and ensemble interest.
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion (Fri. 8/21): sign up HERE
Strings (Sun. 8/23): sign up HERE
Jazz Placement* (Mon. 8/24): sign up HERE
*Please note that all instrumental students auditioning for jazz need to complete both an initial audition on Fri. 8/21 as well as the jazz placement on 8/24, so please be sure to sign up for both if this applies to you.
Choral Auditions (Fri. 8/21, Sun. 8/23, Mon. 8/24): Please contact recruitment manager, Lucas Espinoza, lue224@lehigh.edu to schedule an audition.
I’m interested in participating in an ensemble - do I have to audition?
Most of our ensembles require an audition - please see the information below. We ask that you wait to register for an ensemble until after you audition and are placed in a group.
Audition required: Wind Ensemble, University Choir, Dolce, Glee Club, LU Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra
No audition required: Marching Band, Choral Union, Symphonic Band (spring only)
Chamber Music & Small Jazz Ensembles: Department permission is required to register. Please reach out to the professor of record for your instrument’s ensemble to inquire if you’re interested in learning more.
- Woodwinds & Percussion - Dr. Darin Lewis (djl316@lehigh.edu)
- Brass & Jazz - Professor Bill Warfield (wlw2@lehigh.edu)
- Strings - Dr. Michael Jorgensen (mij213@lehigh.edu)
- LUVME- Dr. Kyle Wernke (kyw224@lehigh.edu)
When and how do I audition?
Auditions for new students are held the weekend before classes start in the fall semester.
Returning students do not have to re-audition. For incoming first-year students, our audition information is shared as part of the Office of First Year Experience’s orientation materials.
If you are interested in joining an ensemble for the first time in the spring semester, please reach out directly to the ensemble director.
Jazz Ensemble - Professor Cecilia Coleman (cec821@lehigh.edu)
Jazz Orchestra - Professor Bill Warfield (wlw2@lehigh.edu)
LU Philharmonic Orchestra - Dr. Kyle Wernke (kyw224@lehigh.edu)
University Choir, Dolce & Glee Club - Dr. Sarah Frook Gallo (saf624@lehigh.edu)
Wind Ensemble - Dr. Darin Lewis (djl316@lehigh.edu)
What can I expect for auditions?
The auditions are low-pressure. Depending on the group(s) you’re auditioning for (Choral groups, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles, Orchestra), you are typically asked to play/sing a piece of your choice, and you may be asked to do a short sight reading. Jazz auditions are broken up over two days - the first day is a general audition, and the second day is for seating and placement.