Choral Ensembles Auditions

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Date, Time + Location

Vocal Auditions will be held in-person at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center on:

• August 19-21, 2025

Check-in at Dr. Cathlina’s office (SFPAC 2133) on the second floor 10 minutes before your time. 

Students Required to Audition

• All students studying voice in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music (classical, commercial, jazz, etc.) are required to audition.
• Students wishing to be placed into one of the audition ensembles below will need to audition:
  • University Singers
  • Mazi
  • Tigerchor
  • Jazz Singers
• Auditions are not required to sing in Collegiate Choir (MUAP 2007). Simply register, and you’re in!

Choral Ensembles and Rehearsal Times

Choir	Course	Rehearsal Time	Location	Conductor
Jazz Singers		T, R: 3:30-5:30	SFPAC 1204	Dr. Cooper
University Singers	MUAP 3006	M, W: 1:45-3:15 PM, F: 1:45-2:45 PM	SFPAC 2113	Dr. Cathlina
Mazi: Soprano/Alto Choir	MUAP 2005	T. R: 1-2:45 PM	SFPAC 2113	Joseph Powell
Tigerchor: Tenor/Bass Choir	MUAP 2006	T, R: 1-2:45 PM	SFPAC 2113	Dr. Frizzell
Collegiate Choir	MUAP 2007	M,W, F: 3:45-4:45 PM	SFPAC 2113	Terry Walker

If you have additional questions not listed here, email Dr. Cathlina.

Three days before the beginning of each semester, the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music will hold auditions for students who wish to be placed into the school’s instrumental ensembles.

• The University of Memphis Symphony Orchestra
• The University of Memphis Wind Ensemble
• The University of Memphis Symphonic Band
• Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra

Please read sections below for specific audition information.

CALENDAR

Friday, January 16, 2026

9:00–11:15 a.m.          Saxophones
12:00–1:00 p.m.          Oboes
1:30–2:15 p.m.            Bassoons
2:30–4:30 p.m.            Flutes

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Saturday, January 17, 2026

9:00–11:00 a.m.              Horns
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.      Clarinets
2:00–3:00 p.m.                Euphoniums
3:15–4:15 p.m.                Tuba
4:30–6:00 p.m.                Trombones

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

12:00–2:30 p.m.          Percussion
3:00–4:30 p.m.            Trumpet

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All students at the University of Memphis are invited to audition for The University of Memphis Marching Band, the Mighty Sound of the South.

Drumline

Drumline Audition Prep Clinic:

In preparation for drumline auditions, we offer a free class every Monday night during the spring semester, from 7:30 to 9 PM, in the Communication and Fine Arts Building (CFA), Room 137. The classes are not mandatory to become a drumline member but are highly encouraged, as we will work on the 2025 exercises and audition pieces. We only have a limited number of drums and want everyone who comes to be able to play the entire time, so we ask that you bring your instrument if you can. Free parking will be available in the lot on Central Avenue. For more information or a digital copy of the music, contact Michael Todd at michael.a.l.todd@gmail.com.

Audition:

Auditions for the drumline will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM in the Communication and Fine Arts building, room 137, on the University of Memphis campus. The audition will consist of playing in a complete battery setting during the morning, with individual auditions conducted in the afternoon. All material needed for the audition is compiled in a packet, which can be obtained by clicking HERE.

You may submit a video audition if you cannot attend the audition day. The video should include all audition material, must be played on a drum with a metronome, and must be able to see your feet, hands, and face. A link to your video audition should be sent to Michael Todd before 5 PM on April 25 - michael.a.l.todd@gmail.com.

For answers to questions regarding the drumline and/or drumline auditions, please contact Michael Todd at michael.a.l.todd@gmail.com.

Colorguard

Auditions for the color guard will be conducted in two rounds - video submission and in-person audition. The requirements are outlined below. Please note that the in-person auditions are by invitation, following a successful video audition. If you have questions, please email uofmguard@gmail.com.

Round 1: Video Submission. Submissions are due by April 10, 2026

• You will submit a video solo audition. The flag/equipment must be in view the entire time.

• In your video before you start your routine, please introduce yourself, tell us what year you are (high school senior, current UofM freshman, etc.), what your major/intended major is, and a little bit about yourself. Please speak as clearly as you can into the camera.

• Please upload your video to YouTube using an unlisted link with the title "2026 University of Memphis Colorguard Audition - First Name Last Name" and email to uofmguard@gmail.com on or before April 10, 2026.

If you meet the standard of the Mighty Sound of the South Colorguard, you will be invited to an in-person audition.

Round 2: In-Person Audition, April 25

• You will learn and demonstrate across the floors

• Learn and perform a dance routine 

• Learn and perform a group routine 

• Learn and perform the Fight Song, Go Tigers, Go!

• Candidates will be expected to learn our Fight Song routine prior to arrival and perform it upon request.

Please note that we will begin our day with light cardio and strength training. Please bring the appropriate braces and shoes if needed.

Tigerettes

Visit this website for more information. 

 

Steps to Join The Mighty Sound of the South

1. Let us know if you're interested. 
   We'll share important information about auditions, new member meetings, scholarships and more. Text BAND to 901.504.1764 or complete the interest form.
2. Apply to the University of Memphis.
   Incoming freshmen and transfer students should apply for admission to the University. If you are interested in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, there is a separate application. If you are attending a local community college and are interested in being in the University of Memphis Marching Band, there is a simple way to do this. Please contact the band office for more information (901) 678-BAND, mightysound@memphis.edu.
3. Audition where required.
   Auditions are required for drumline, color guard and Tigerette members.  Brass and woodwind musicians do not need to audition. Please see above for more details.
4. Register for the course.
   All students in the Mighty Sound of the South must register for the Marching Band – MUAP 2002 course, which you can do once you have been admitted to the University. Marching Band is a two-credit course; rehearsals are held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Be sure to register as soon as you can to help avoid scheduling conflicts.

  Contact: 
Dr. Will Plenk
Associate Director of Bands
Director of Athletic Bands
wjplenk@memphis.edu

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