Audition Information for Non-Majors

This page contains audition information for non-majors interested in participating department ensembles, chamber music, private lessons, and voice class.

  1. General Audition Information for Lessons & Ensembles
  2. To Audition for a Choral Ensemble or Voice Class
  3. To Audition for Instrumental Ensembles, Chamber Music, and Instrumental Lessons

General Audition Information for Lessons & Ensembles

Lessons: The department offers private lessons to qualified non-majors in piano, guitar, and orchestral instruments at no additional costs. Non-majors receive one, 30-minute private lesson each week. Due to high demand, the department does not currently offer individual tuition in voice to non-majors. Students interested in voice lessons are strongly encouraged to audition for the major in either music (vocal performance) or musical theatre, or may register for voice class.

Ensembles: Auditions are required for non-majors interested in participating in a department ensemble. All Geneseo students may participate in the following ensembles for credit: Geneseo Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, String Band, Chamber Singers, Festival Singers, Mainstage Musicals, Chamber Music and Jazz Combo. Information for each ensemble, including rehearsal times and locations, may be found on the Department Ensemble pages for instrumental ensembles or choral ensembles.

To Audition for a Choral Ensemble or Voice Class

CHORAL AUDITIONS: There is a single audition for both the Geneseo Chamber Singers and Festival Singers. All students who wish to sing in either choir, both returning and new, must audition annually. Auditions occur at the beginning of each semester. You do not need to prepare special music. If you do have a prepared NYSSMA or musical theatre solo, please attend the Tuesday audition with sheet music for the accompanist.

When to audition: Choral auditions for fall semester 2024 will be held in Brodie Hall Rm. 214 on

  • Monday, August 26 from 6-8pm; 
  • Tuesday, August 27 from 6-9pm (pianist available);
  • Wednesday, August 28 from 6-9 pm

Contact Dr. Gerard Floriano (floriano@geneseo.edu) for further information.

VOICE CLASS: Auditions for Voice Class (all levels) will be held on Tuesday 8/27 from 12:00-1:30pm and Wednesday 8/28 from 2:00-3:30 or by appointment in Brodie Hall rm. 114. For questions and further information, please contact Prof. Joan Floriano (florianoj@geneseo.edu).

To Audition for Instrumental Ensembles, Chamber Music, and Instrumental Lessons

Instrumental Lessons and Ensembles are open to students of every major. Both new and returning students planning to play in a department ensemble should plan to audition during the first week of the semester. A limited number of instruments are available to borrow. For all questions regarding instrumental auditions, please contact Dr. Gerard Floriano (floriano@geneseo.edu).

What to Prepare: Prepare two short selections of contrasting styles that best demonstrate your strengths. Pieces may be from solo OR ensemble music. 

When to audition: Please review and select one of the available audition time slots by clicking on the links below. Other times may be available upon request during the first week of classes.