Trumpet Audition Requirements
UndergraduateTrumpet Audition Requirements
In addition to scales, audition materials should include etudes and/or solo works demonstrating contrasting styles, not to exceed ten minutes.
Technical
1). Scales: Major and (Minor, if applicable), 2 octaves (where applicable)
*Arpeggios: Major (minor, if applicable), 2 octaves (where applicable)
Prepared Solo (Choose two of the following):
1). One Solo: Concerto, Concertino, Sonata , or Concert Piece (Full or Any Movement)
2). One Etude: Arban, Charlier, Hering, Vannetelbosch, Brandt, Voxman, or similar
3). Two Contrasting Styles: Commercial, Orchestral, or Wind Band Excerpts
Graduate Trumpet Audition Requirements
Technical
1). One Writing Example on Instrumental Music Performance or the Equivalent
2). Two Contrasting Etudes: Arban, Bitsch, Charlier, Brandt, or the Equivalent
3). Three Contrasting Styles (Full): Concerto, Sonata, or Concert Piece (repertoire from a previous recital)
3). Four Contrasting Styles: Commercial, Orchestral, or Wind Band Excerpts
Contact Applied Teacher: Dr. Courtney Jones