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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 Insights
Learn what to expect on audition day, from warm-up routines to room etiquette, so you feel prepared and confident. - Excerpts and Repertoire Coaching
Receive 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 19th 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)