ILMEA Audition Clinic

ILMEA Audition Clinic – Brass, Woodwinds, and Percussion

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music invites brass, woodwind, and percussion students to a focused audition preparation clinic designed to help you succeed at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) auditions.

Led by our world-class faculty, this clinic offers:

• Audition InsightsLearn what to expect on audition day, from warm-up routines to room etiquette, so you feel prepared and confident.
• Excerpts and Repertoire CoachingReceive targeted feedback on this year’s required ILMEA materials, with faculty guidance on style, phrasing, and accuracy.
• Technique Development Strengthen your tone, intonation, articulation, and rhythm through focused exercises tailored for wind, brass, and percussion instruments.
• Scales and Sight-Reading Strategies
  Build consistency and confidence in these core audition components with proven practice methods.
• Mock Auditions
  Gain valuable experience performing in a simulated audition setting with constructive, personalized feedback.

This clinic is designed not only to prepare you for a strong audition but also to equip you with lasting musicianship skills that will benefit your ensemble playing, private study, and future musical opportunities.

Schedule

Saturday, September 19^th from 1:30-3:30pm

• 1:30-1:45pm – Student check in
• 1:45-2:00pm – Full group welcome and informational meeting
• 2:00-2:30pm – Guided warm-up/tone/technique building

• 2:30-3:30pm – Detail work on audition excerpts

Cost for Participants

$20

Registration Deadline

Saturday, September 12, 2026 (registration link below)