Ensembles

Discover the vibrant performance ensembles of the Towson University Department of Music! Our program boasts a diverse array of groups, including a symphony orchestra, concert wind bands, several choirs, a dynamic "Music for the Stage" program, jazz ensembles, and numerous small instrumental ensembles. Open to both music majors and non-majors, our student musicians bring their talents to life in dozens of concerts each semester. Explore the links in the menu for detailed information about each ensemble. Most ensembles require an audition.  Audition information is provided below. Join us and be a part of our musical community!

Percussion Ensemble Prism
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Choirs Prism
Pep Band
Brass Section Prism

Check out these videos of our and students!

Spring 2027 Audition Information

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Choirs (Fall 2026 Information)

Choral Society

Everyone is welcome! No audition is required. Just register for MUSA 150, or MUSA 650 if you are a graduate student.

We meet every Monday from 7:00–9:40 p.m. 

This semester we’ll be performing Brahms’ Requiem with the Johns Hopkins Symphony Orchestra on December 5th. 

Treble Voices* and Men’s Chorus

Rehearsals take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00–3:15 p.m.

If you’ve never sang with Treble Voices before, sign up for an audition to help me with your voice placement:

* Open to all self-identified women

University Chorale 

Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00–3:15 p.m.

Everyone must audition for Chorale. 

If you are already registered for Chorale or are interested in joining, please sign up for an audition time here:

If You Are Auditioning…

  1. The auditions will be short and informal. They are simply an opportunity for me to hear your voice and get to know you a little better.
  2. Auditions will take place in Dr. Sáez's office (CA 2099) on:
    • Monday, August 24
    • Tuesday, August 25
    • Wednesday, August 26
  3. What to prepare: Please bring a song you feel comfortable singing—for example, a hymn, aria, folk song, or excerpt from a choral piece you know well. Please bring an extra copy of your music for me, or have a recording of the accompaniment available on your phone.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out:  

Jazz Orchestra

Anyone interested in auditioning for the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Jazz Orchestra, or who would like more information, please contact Dave Ballou () directly.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Bands and Orchestra

Membership in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Bands and Orchestra is by audition and is open to any Towson student regardless of major - everyone is welcome, and we would love to collaborate with you. These ensembles rehearse weekly preparing performances to share musical gifts and talents with the community for both the fall and spring terms.

Rehearsal Times

Wind Ensemble MUSA 261/461/661 - 002: M/W 3:30-5:20pm

Symphonic Band MUSC 261/461/661 - 001: M/W 5:45-7:00pm

Orchestra MUSC 262/462/662 - 001: T/TH 3:30-5:20pm

Audition Faculty:

Dr. Steinmetz, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, conductor,  
Dr. Gotoff, Symphony Orchestra, conductor,  

How to Audition

WINDS AND PERCUSSION - Fill out the

STRINGS - Coming Soon!

Clarinet: You should play all excerpts on a Bb soprano clarinet. You may indicate your interest in playing bass clarinet on the audition form.

Saxophone: You should play all excerpts on an alto saxophone. You may indicate your interest in playing soprano, tenor, or baritone saxophone on the audition form.

If you have any other specific questions or concerns, please email or .

For Wind & Percussion Auditions:

To ensure fairness, all auditions are submitted as a video recording. This may be done via an unlisted YouTube link (preferred), or a shareable folder (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive). NOTE: If sharing a file/folder, please make sure the settings are set so it is viewable by anyone with the link! 

***AUDITIONS ARE DUE BY Tuesday, December 8th, 2026, at 9am*** See below for submission instructions...

AUDITIONING FOR SYMPHONIC BAND ONLY?

  • Choose TWO scales from the AUDITION SCALE SHEET
  • Play a 1–2-minute excerpt of any music you feel best demonstrates your ability and musicianship (ex. part of a band piece you've played, part of an etude or solo, your favorite melody)
  • NOTE: Though you should have at least a basic functioning level on your instrument, this is primarily an opportunity for me to hear you play so appropriate repertoire and part assignments can be chosen. You should not stress about this - try your best and demonstrate the best sound you can make on your instrument! 

AUDITIONING FOR WIND ENSEMBLE (or both)?

  • Prepare ALL audition materials for your instrument found in this AUDITION FOLDER
  • Prioritize great tone and musicianship over tempo (ideally tempo will be accurate also)
  • You can and should seek out multiple reference recordings
  • Perform the excerpts with intentional musicianship - clear phrasing/direction, dynamic contrasts as notated, decisive articulations, and clean rhythms
  • Do YOUR best!

Video Submission Instructions

  • Use a cell phone, computer/laptop, tablet, or similar to record your audition. DO NOT USE SPECIAL MICROPHONES OR OTHER RECORDING TECHNOLOGY
  • ALL excerpts should be recorded in ONE take - no splicing or editing of audio/video will be permitted
  • You may submit your video as an unlisted YouTube link (preferred), or as a shareable file (Dropbox, Google Drive, One Drive etc...) - *Please ensure proper sharing settings! *
  • You may choose to face to the side, but your instrument and person should always be visible in the video
  • Please name your video: Lastname_Firstname_Instrument (Steinmetz_Branden_Percussion)