Latin Music Ensemble Auditions
Latin Music Ensembles are open to any Texas State student by audition. Please follow the instructions below:
- Check the audition dates and times listed below.
- Make sure to sign up for an audition.
- Download all audition music.
- Be on time and prepared.
NOTE: To avoid last minute schedule changes/conflicts after results are posted, please make sure your schedule is open for both ensembles in each genre.
Fall 2025 Ensembles & Rehearsal Schedules
- Mariachi Nueva Generación: MWF 11:00am – 2:20pm
- Mariachi Lince de Oro: TR 3:30 - 4:50pm
- Salsa del Rio: MWF 2:00pm – 3:20pm
- Orquesta del Rio: TR 3:30pm – 4:50pm
Fall 2025 Mariachi Auditions
Audition Schedule
- Sunday, August 24
- MUS 148
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sign Up and Audition Music
ALL students must sign up for an audition time and download the appropriate music by following this LINK
Fall 2025 Salsa Auditions
Audition Music
Rhythm & Horn Section: La Vida es un Carnaval, download the PDF file below for your instrument.
Vocalists: Prepare two salsa songs in contrasting styles to sing along with either a pista (track) or live accompaniment.
Sign Up
ALL students must sign up for an audition time by following this LINK.
Audition Schedule
- Saturday, August 23
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- MUS 216
Results Posted Outside of MUS 148 and MUS 216
Make-Up Auditions (not preferred)
- Monday, August 25th
- 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- MUS 216
Salsa Audition Files
Download the appropriate file according to the instructions above.
Carnaval Alto Sax
(PDF, 35.3KB)
Carnaval Tenor Sax
(PDF, 45.2KB)
Carnaval Trumpet 1
(PDF, 48.3KB)
Carnaval Trumpet 2
(PDF, 48.2KB)
Carnaval Bone 1
(PDF, 54.5KB)
Carnaval Bone 2
(PDF, 50.8KB)
Carnaval Rhythm
(PDF, 39.9KB)