Wind Ensemble

Brass and Woodwind Auditions

Woodwind and brass players wishing to perform in the Wind Ensemble or Symphony Orchestra take one audition to be considered for either or both ensembles.

First, be sure to fill out the Spring 2027 Ensemble Audition Form!

Next, access the Brass and Woodwind Audition Excerpts. The audition will include a lyrical excerpt, a technical excerpt, and a brief sight-reading excerpt. Reach out to Dr. Farr if you encounter any issues with accessing the PDFs.

Finally, use the following link to sign up for an audition time. Include your first and last names.

Select an audition time slot

Auditions take place in Presser 100 on the following dates:

• Sunday, Nov. 8: Oboe/Bassoon/Tuba
• Monday, Nov. 9: Flute/Clarinet (MUBS performance 7:30)
• Tuesday, Nov. 10: No auditions - Football
• Wednesday, Nov. 11: Saxophone/Euphonium (Percussion Ens. concert at 7:30)
• Thursday, Nov. 12: Trumpet/Horn/Trombone

Any students who have a conflict on the day of their scheduled audition should reach out to Dr. Yahl as soon as possible so that we can determine an alternative day that works for you.

We look forward to working with you soon!

If you have an unavoidable conflict during the specified audition date or time for your instrument, please contact the conductors to setup a different audition time. We are available to answer any questions you may have!

Ricardo Averbach, DMA, Director of Orchestral Studies (MUSO): averbach@MiamiOH.edu

Ryan Yahl, DM, Visiting Associate Director of Bands (Symphony Band): yahlr@MiamiOH.edu

Daniel Farr, DMA, Director of Bands (MUWE): farrd@MiamiOH.edu

Daniel Farr, DMA, is Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at Miami University. He studied conducting with Russel Mikkelson, Patrick Dunnigan, and Alex Jimenez, and clarinet with Deborah Bish. Prior to his doctoral studies at The Ohio State University, Farr taught for ten years as a high school band director in Florida, where his ensembles consistently earned Superior ratings at marching, concert, and solo and ensemble music performance assessments.

His research interests include commissioning new works for wind band, advancing performances of music by underrepresented composers, exploring best practices for secondary school bands, and promoting mental health awareness among music educators. A sought-after clinician and clarinet pedagogue, Farr is an active member of Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity, the College Band Directors National Association, the Ohio Music Educators Association, the Florida Music Educators Association, and NAfME: The National Association for Music Education.