Who Can Join?

Any currently-enrolled Princeton University student who plays a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument can and is encouraged to join the Princeton University Wind Ensemble.

Fall Auditions

Auditions for the 2024-2025 academic year will occur during the week of September 2nd, 2024. There are no cuts for returning members, but everyone (excluding officers) must reaudition. Audition information and materials can be found at the link below. Please contact puwe@princeton.edu with any questions.

CLICK HERE for Important Audition Information and Guidelines, including excerpts for each instrument.

Online Signup: Click THIS LINK to sign up for an in-person audition!

Location:  Woolworth Center for Musical Studies, Room TBA

Audition Materials: PUWE auditionees are asked to prepare a 2-3 minute solo piece as well as an excerpt from Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy. Further guidelines and excerpts can be found linked above.

Please note: If you miss the official audition times at the beginning of the semester and are still interested, it is still possible to join the ensemble throughout the year. Just send us a message at puwe@princeton.edu with “Audition Request” + [INSTRUMENT] in the subject line and we’ll schedule a time to hear you.

More Information

In addition to this website, there are many opportunities throughout the year for you to speak directly with a PUWE representative for more information. Please see the ‘MEMBERS’ page for our officers’ contact information. You can also send an email to puwe@princeton.edu to set up a time to speak with a PUWE representative.

Student Activities Fairs:

Every September, a Student Activities Fair is held in Dillon Gym on the Friday after the first week of classes. PUWE representatives will be present at a designated table for the duration of the fair to answer all of your questions and, if you are interested, sign you up for an audition.

If you have just been accepted to Princeton, you will be invited to attend “Princeton Preview,” a program offered on two weekends in April designed to give incoming first-years a taste of life as a Princeton student. A similar activities fair is held in Dillon Gym during Preview as well. Representatives will be present at the PUWE table to answer all of your questions and, if you are interested, sign you up to receive audition information in the fall.

Music Department / Lewis Center for the Arts Open House:

Each year during First-Year Orientation, the music department / Lewis Center for the Arts holds open house to introduce many of its opportunities, including its ensembles. A representative will be present to speak about PUWE and answer any questions you may have.