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Southern UniversityHuman Jukebox

Join the Legacy. Become the Standard.

2027–2028 Band Auditions & Recruitment

The legacy continues. Will you be part of the next chapter?

Get Audition Packet Register Now
Audition Window December 14, 2026 – March 26, 2027
Online & In-Person
Auditions Offered

The Southern University Human Jukebox is searching for the next generation of talented, dedicated, and passionate musicians. High school seniors, transfer students, and college-ready musicians are all encouraged to audition.

“Talent may open the door, but discipline, preparation, and commitment are what allow you to succeed.”
Woodwinds & Brass

Audition Requirements

Each woodwind and brass player prepares the same six items. The standard of our program continues to rise, and this audition lets us hear your musicianship, your preparation, and your potential for growth.

  1. Southern University Technical Etude

    Show technical proficiency, articulation, rhythmic accuracy, and command of your instrument.

    In your packet

  2. Southern University Lyrical Etude

    Show tone quality, musical expression, phrasing, dynamic contrast, and overall musicianship.

    In your packet

  3. One Prepared Solo or Selection

    A piece of your choice that best showcases your abilities, strengths, and level of preparation.

    Your choice

  4. All 12 Major Scales

    Prepare all twelve. Four scales will be selected at random for you to perform during your audition.

    In your packet

  5. Full Chromatic Scale

    Play with fluency, control, and consistency through the full required range of your instrument.

    In your packet

  6. Sight-Reading Exercise

    Perform an unfamiliar excerpt provided at the audition. Read it accurately and with confidence.

    Provided at audition

Begin preparing now. Focus on

  • Tone quality
  • Intonation
  • Technique
  • Rhythmic precision
  • Musical expression

We are not only evaluating where you are today. We are also looking for potential, work ethic, and the willingness to be taught, coached, and trained.

Percussionists

Requirements coming soon

Percussion audition requirements are coming soon. Check this page for updates.

Official Audition Materials

Download Your Audition Packet

Choose your instrument to open its 4-page packet (PDF). Each packet includes:

  • Technical Etude
  • Lyrical Etude
  • 12 Major Scales & Arpeggios
  • Full-Range Chromatic Scale
  • Suggested scale tempo 100–120 bpm

Complete Packet: All Instruments

All 12 woodwind and brass packets in one PDF (48 pages). Useful for band directors and section leaders.

Download Full Packet

Woodwinds

Brass

Percussion

  • PercussionRequirements coming soon. Check this page for updates.
Your Path to the Human Jukebox

Seven Steps to Join

  1. Step 1: Apply to the University

    Every member of the Human Jukebox is a Southern University student. Start by submitting your application for admission.

    Apply Now

  2. Step 2: Complete the FAFSA

    File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid so you can be considered for financial aid.

    Complete FAFSA
  3. Register here

    Step 3: Complete the Interest Form

    Register to receive audition information, recruitment updates, and opportunities to connect with our band staff throughout the recruiting season.

    Interest Form
  4. Dec 14 – Mar 26

    Step 4: Schedule Your Audition

    Book an online or in-person audition during the audition window, December 14, 2026 through March 26, 2027.

    Schedule Audition

  5. Step 5: Prepare for Your Audition

    Download the packet for your instrument and prepare the Technical Etude, the Lyrical Etude, a solo of your choice, all 12 major scales, and the full chromatic scale. Sight-reading is provided at the audition.

    Requirements Audition Packets

  6. Step 6: Pay Band Fees

    Once you are accepted into the Human Jukebox, complete your band fee payment.

    Pay Band Fees

  7. Step 7: Report to Band Camp

    Accepted members report to band camp to begin the season with the Best Band in the Land.

For High School Band Directors

Help Us Find the Next Generation

Thank you for the outstanding work you do every day developing young musicians. Your students are the future of our tradition.

Please share the 2027–2028 audition requirements with your students and encourage those who are interested to begin preparing now. The letter to directors, the recruitment flyer, and the complete audition packet are below.

Letter to Directors Recruitment Flyer Full Packet
Questions

Audition FAQ

Still have a question? Email humanjukebox@sus.edu

Who can audition?
Graduating high school seniors, transfer students, and any musician seeking to perform at the collegiate level.
When are auditions, and are they online or in person?
Auditions will be held December 14, 2026 through March 26, 2027, and are offered in both online and in-person formats. Schedule your audition here.
Where do I get the etudes?
The Southern University Technical and Lyrical Etudes are in the official audition packet. Download the packet for your instrument.
Which scales will I play?
Prepare all 12 major scales. Four will be selected at random during your audition. You will also play a full chromatic scale through the required range of your instrument. Your packet lists the scales and arpeggios in concert circle-of-fourths order, with a suggested tempo of 100–120 beats per minute.
What should I choose for my prepared solo?
Any solo or musical selection of your choice. Pick the piece that best showcases your abilities, your strengths, and your level of preparation.
What is the sight-reading exercise?
An excerpt provided at the audition. It shows how accurately and confidently you interpret unfamiliar music.
I play percussion. What should I prepare?
Percussion audition requirements are coming soon. Check this page for updates, and complete the interest form to receive audition information and recruitment updates.
What is the band staff listening for?
Tone quality, intonation, technique, rhythmic precision, and musical expression. We are not only evaluating where you are today. We are also looking for potential, work ethic, and the willingness to be taught, coached, and trained. Students who are disciplined, prepared, and committed to excellence will thrive in our program.
How does the Southern University Band support my academic success while being a productive member of the marching band?
Your success in the classroom matters as much as your performance on the field. Myrikle Rosette, Program Manager & Academic Liaison, is the bridge between band students and the university, from your audition through your last season in the Human Jukebox. When you have a question about financial aid, registration, or classes, Ms. Rosette connects you with the right campus office and follows up so you get an answer. She confirms that band members are registered and on track each semester, and once a band scholarship is offered, she makes sure it is awarded. A Southern University alumna and former Human Jukebox clarinetist, she has been where you are. Reach her at myrikle.rosette@sus.edu.
When do I pay band fees?
After you are accepted into the Human Jukebox. See Step 6.

Register. Prepare. Audition. Earn your place.

The Best Band in the Land!

The tradition is strong. The standard is high. The legacy continues.

Schedule Your Audition Get Audition Packet

Questions? Email humanjukebox@sus.edu

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