SEMO Band Auditions

We are so excited that you have decided to Audition for the SEMO Band! Your audition will be by video and can be submitted to our music window portal. Tell us about your music and playing background and why you want to be part of the SEMO band. We also need to hear you play you instrument. Those of you who are intersted in Color Guard, Twirlers, or Drumline will audition later in the spring. 

Your audition will consist of:

• Brief introduction of yourself and why you want to join SEMO Bands
• F Major Scale
• Chromatic Scale (Full Range)
• First Articulation Exercise
• Flow Study 4

If you have questions about any of the audition process or SEMO bands, please reach out to Dr. Daughters for more information. 

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Drum Line and Front Ensemble Instrument Placement Audition Procedure

Instrument placement for the Southeast Missouri State University Drum Line and Front Ensemble will be completed through a multi-step process.

Step 1 - Let us know that you are interested in participating in the SEMO Drum Line and Front Ensemble

• Complete the Join the SEMO Band form. You will receive an email in April that contains all the necessary exercises and audition music.

Step 2 Battery - SD, TN, BD, and Front Ensemble

• A video submission will be due in late May, demonstrating the exercises and audition music that you received via email in April

Step 3 Battery - SD, TN, BD Only

• Performance evaluations will take place at an in-person Drum Line Mini-Camp held in early June at Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.

Step 4 Battery - SD, TN, BD, Only

• A progress check will take place for those already placed in the battery at the June mini-camp. These will occur via video submission and will be due in late July.
• If open spots are still available, late audition submissions will be accepted for those still interested in participating in the Battery and Front Ensemble. These will occur via video submission and will be due in late-July.

Step 5 All Battery - SD, TN, BD, CYM, and All Front Ensemble

• Early Week/Band Camp - Final instrument placement evaluations will take place for the entire Battery and Front Ensemble.
• FYI: There are no audition requirements before Early Week/Band Camp for anyone interested in playing cymbals. Cymbal exercises and music will be included in the April Email and should be learned before Early Week.

SEMO Choir Auditions

We are thrilled that you are interested in Joining SEMO Choirs.  

SEMO has 3 choral ensembles: 

• Choral Union (No Audition Required) 
• University Choir
• Chamber Choir

For freshmen, after you fill out the form linked below, we will make sure that you register for a choir during your First Step Orientation. 

If you are registering for an auditioned group, Dr. Lamont will contact you in August with your audition information and for you to sign up for a time. The auditions take place a week before classes start and the first 2 days of class as necessary. 

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SEMO Orchestra Auditions

We are excited that you want to audition for the SEMO Symphony Orchestra!

The SEMO Symphony Orchestra performs challenging repertoire and tours nationally and internationally. You'll collaborate with guest artists, perform in professional venues, and develop advanced orchestral skills. The orchestra is open to all SEMO students, regardless of major.

Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester.

If you have questions about the audition process or the SEMO Symphony Orchestra, please reach out to Dr. Patrick Hopkins for more information.