Select two (2) contrasting etudes or solos (or movements from a sonata or concerto) which best demonstrate your tone, range, technique, and lyric ability. The following repertoire is recommended, but similar works may be substituted:
- Etudes
- Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes
- Blazhevich, Clef Studies
- Arban, Characteristic Studies
- Solos
- David, "Concertino"
- Galliard-Brown, "Sonatas"
- Grondahl, "Concerto"
- Guilmant, "Morceau Symphonique"
- Jacob, "Concerto" first movement
- Lebedev, Concerto in One Movement (bass trombone)
- Marcello, "Sonatas"
In addition to the above requirements, please prepare the following orchestral excerpts:
- Tenor Trombone
- Mozart, "Tuba Mirum" from Requiem
- Rossini "La Gazza Ladra"
- Bass Trombone
- Haydn, "The Creation"
- Berlioz, "Hungarian March"
In addition to the above requirements, you will be expected to sight-read.
Note: Prior to the audition, all applicants are encouraged to confirm their audition material via email with Professor Tim Conner.
