Play with the best on the UW campus! (seriously!)
We’ve got a place for you—no matter what your major!
Join us next season! In-person auditions for the Wisconsin Singers are held on the UW Madison campus each spring/summer for the upcoming season. UW Madison, Madison College and Edgewood College students are eligible to join Wisconsin Singers.
Spring 2024 auditions will be held April 21, May 19, 2024 and by appointment. Scholarship dollars are available.
Why Wisconsin Singers band?
Being a member of the elite eight-piece Wisconsin Singers band will be the highlight of your college career
Perform charts arranged by professionals
Showcase and challenge your musical strengths
Gig with the best, no matter what your major
Why audition?
Perform for thousands of fans with other collegiate instrumentalists who'll keep it fun and musical.
With only eight band members, audiences know who you are and applaud your musicianship!
Surround yourself with musicians who share the same passion for gigging but are also focused on academic success.
Scholarship dollars for all participants. How great is that?
What do you play?
We’re looking for:
Keys/synth
Drummers
Horns: saxes, trumpets, trombones
Electric bass and guitar
How to audition
Fill out the audition sign-up form before your audition
Watch for an email with options for time slots
Timeline
April and May: Auditions for following season
Mid-July: Weekend of rehearsal, costume fittings, bonding
Last two weeks in August: Production camp where you work with professionals in the field to mount the new show
Fall semester: Sunday rehearsals through early November. On campus shows in Madison.
Spring semester: Perform in different communities throughout the midwest (Spring Break tour is on us!)
Costumes, music, and travel expenses are covered by the Wisconsin Singers.
Still have questions? Contact us!
“I auditioned for the Singers because I missed the experience of playing drums in a quality band. As a result of touring with Singers, I’ve diversified my musical abilities, and the fun people involved kept me coming back for three years!”
— Ryan Campbell, Wisconsin Singers alum