New this year, the Middle East Music Ensemble will require auditions for all new members, as well as auditions for returning members who play the following instruments: Piano, Voice, Guitar, Oud, Buzuq, Baglama, Tar, Satnour, Qanun, Nay, and other Middle Eastern Instruments.
- Middle East Music Ensemble audition dates: Thursday, October 3
- Deadline to register for a MEME audition: October 2
- Audition location: Logan 803
Register for an audition HERE.
MEME Audition Requirements
- MEME auditions will last approximately 7 minutes for each applicant.
- Instrumentalists are asked to prepare two contrasting pieces or movements in either the Classical or Middle Eastern genres.
Results & First Rehearsal
- Rosters for the ensemble will be emailed to auditionees.
- All musicians accepted for membership are expected to attend the organization’s first rehearsal as announced on the posted list
Tips for in-person auditions
- Please arrive early! Each director has a very large number of auditions to hear and needs to keep on schedule.
- All auditionees should warm up thoroughly before the audition. Practice rooms on the lower level of the Logan Center for the Arts (915 E. 60th Street) will be available for this purpose on the audition day.
- Remember that the goal of these auditions is to involve you in our Department of Music Performance Program and to foster your musical growth while you are at the University of Chicago. The audition is not about playing perfectly, but honestly demonstrating your present capacity (strengths and limitations) as a musician and improviser so that the Director may develop a program for everyone’s improvement, growth, and enjoyment.