Performing Arts Auditions

Auditions generally take place at the beginning and end of each semester. Timing and requirements vary by ensemble. Contact a music instructor for details.

For all ensemble auditions, please email the directors:
Full-Time Music Faculty:
Piano Faculty: Dr. Raymond Ryder, rryder@pima.edu 
Theory/ Orchestra Director: Dr. Anne Grimes, acvoita@pima.edu 
Voice/ Director of Chorale/Director of College Singers: Dr. Jonathan Ng jng@pima.edu 

Pathway Ensembles (For music pathway transfer):
Orchestra (MUS 116): Dr. Anne Grimes, acvoita@pima.edu 
Concert Band (MUS 120): Mr. Victor Valenzuela, vvalenzuela@pima.edu 
Chorale (MUS 130) (Non-auditioned): Dr. Jonathan Ng, jng@pima.edu 
College Singers (MUS 131): Dr. Jonathan Ng, jng@pima.edu 

Elective Ensembles:
Jazz Band (MUS 108): Scott Black, scottblackbass@gmail.com 
Mariachi Ensemble (MUS 122): Salvador Gallegos, sgallegos1@pima.edu 
Guitar Ensemble (MUS 182): Mr. Michael Lich, mlich@pima.edu 
String Ensemble: Fang Fang Li, fli5@pima.edu 
Percussion Ensemble: Trevor Barroero, tbarroero@pima.edu 

Theatre auditions are held twice a year, with auditions for fall productions taking place in August, and spring productions in December.

Check PimaArts.com for upcoming audition dates, preparation requirements and sign-up information.

For questions, contact Maryann Green, mkgreen1@pima.edu

Auditions vary by performance:

• Faculty and guest choreographer works: Beginning of each semester.
  
  
• Student-choreographed works: October for December performances; March for May performances.
  
  
• Jazz II placement: End of fall semester for spring placement; first week of fall classes for fall placement.