Large Ensemble Audition Details

Dynamic performance environments offer students multiple creative outlets and a rich terrain for innovative artistic development. Explore audition details for all bands, orchestra, jazz ensembles and choirs.

Audition details

Ensembles at the Conservatory

With opportunities spanning from jazz to ballet to choral conducting, explore the Conservatory's ensembles to find where you belong.

The Conservatory’s operas include two main stage operas each academic year, in fall and spring, on White Recital Hall stage. We also produce black box opera scenes in the spring. Recent operas include Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)The Turn of the ScrewStreet SceneThe Merry WidowHänsel und GretelDialogues des Carmélites, Don GiovanniCosì fan tuttiLa bohèmeRodelindaSuor Angelica and Gianni SchicchiThe Marriage of Figaro, Brook’s La tragédie de Carmen (after Bizet) and many others.

Chamber Music CONSVTY305/5305

Submit video auditions via the online registration form. 

Chamber music auditions CONS 305a/5305a for:

  • Pianists
  • String players
  • Woodwinds (except sax)
  • French horn players (mixed group)

Other instruments: contact your studio teacher for chamber music information. (eg: all-brass ensembles, saxophone ensembles, etc.)

All students interested in Chamber Music, new and returning, must complete a registration form to be placed in a group. Additional information and registration forms

Audition Repertoire

Short piece or movement(s) of your choice, demonstrating your lyrical and technical playing or singing abilities. Accompanists are not required and will not be provided.

Questions? Contact email Karen Savage or call 816-235-6091.

Other Chamber Groups

  • Conservatory Chamber Orchestra
  • Conservatory Percussion Ensemble
  • Conservatory Trombone Ensemble
  • Composers' Guild
  • Musica Nova
  • UMKC Conservatory Graduate Fellowship Woodwind Quintet
  • UMKC Conservatory Graduate Fellowship String Quartet
  • UMKC Conservatory Graduate Fellowship Brass Quintet