Trumpet audition repertoire

Undergraduate audition requirements

• a lyrical section and a technical section from a representative solo (no accompaniment necessary)
• prepare all major scales (two octaves where possible) and select two minor scales to prepare in natural, harmonic and melodic forms
• sight reading

Examples of solos: 

• Characteristic Studies by Arban
• Concerto by Arutunian
• Fantasie in Eb by Barat
• Petit Piece Concertante by Balay
• Concert Etude by Goedicke
• Concerto in Eb by Haydn
• Sonata by Hindemith

Graduate audition requirements

In addition to the undergraduate requirements, candidates for the graduate degree must prepare the following orchestral excerpts:

• Mussorgsky/Ravel—Pictures at an Exhibition (Promenade)
• Mahler — Symphony #5 (beginning through m. 25)
• Stravinsky — Petrouchka (Ballerina’s Dance)

Other considerations: 

• The first half of the audition will consist of playing your prepared selections.
• The second half is a mini-lesson with Dr. Dunn during which students will receive suggestions on their playing.
• Part of the entrance requirement is to be receptive to suggestions and interested in improvement.
• Auditions may last anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes.

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