Auditions - FSU College of Music - Florida State University

Brass Audition Information

Trumpet

Auditions are to be unaccompanied. Recorded auditions will not be accepted.

1) Two contrasting solos

2) At least one étude from either Brandt, Charlier, or Bitsch

3) At least four standard orchestral excerpts

4) An example of small horn playing - either E-flat or piccolo or both

French horn

Applicants may audition with accompaniment or unaccompanied. Accompanists will not be provided by the College of Music for on-campus brass auditions.

Non-Performance Applicants

1. All major scales

2. Two contrasting solos of your choice

Performance Applicants

1. All major scales

2. Standard excerpts

3. Two contrasting solos of your choice.

Euphonium

1) Two solo works of contrasting styles

2) One Mead Advanced Concert Studies etude

3) Four standard wind band excerpts

Trombone

Perform two works of contrasting styles and tempos. Play selected scales/studies upon request. You may audition with or without accompaniment; however, accompanists will not be provided for live auditions.

Tuba

1) Two solo works of contrasting styles

2) One Snedecor Low Register etude

3) Four standard orchestral or wind band excerpts

Updated on 08/31/2018