Mary Pappert School of Music

Mary Pappert School of Music | Duquesne University

Brass Audition Information

 

 

 

Trumpet (MM)

Applicants should prepare two works of contrasting style and two etudes of contrasting style from the Charlier, Brandt, Arban, or similar. Suggested solos include Concerto for Trumpet in Ab by A. Arutunian, Concerto in Eb (or E) by J. Hummel, Concerto in Eb by J. Haydn, Sonata for Trumpet and Piano by P. Hindemith, Legende by G. Enesco. The applicant may also choose to perform 3 to 5 excerpts of contrasting style from the standard orchestral repertoire and is also expected to play major scales. 

 

Trombone (MM)

Applicants are asked to prepare two contrasting solo pieces or two contrasting etudes from the standard repertoire. The applicant is also expected to play major and minor scales and to do some sight-reading.


 

Bass Trombone (MM)

Applicants should prepare two contrasting solo pieces or two contrasting etudes as well as three to four standard orchestral excerpts. Suggested solos include Sonata by McCarty; Sonata by Lebidev; Fantasies by Telemann. The applicant is also expected to play major and minor scales and to do some sight-reading.


 

French horn (MM)

 

Suggested solos include Horn Concerto No. 1 or No. 3 by Mozart; Horn Concerto No. 2 by Haydn; Sonata by Beethoven. The applicant is also expected to play major scales and to do some sight-reading.

 

Euphonium (MM)

Suggested solos include Morceau Symphonique by Guilmant or Andante et Allego by Barat. The applicant is also expected to play major scales and to do some sight reading.


 

Tuba (MM)

Applicants should prepare two contrasting selections which demonstrate their ability on the instrument and overall musicianship. Suggested repertoire includes etudes by Bordogni and Blazhevich and/or solos such as Bach/Bell Air and Bouree, Persichetti Serenade #12, and Hartley Unaccompanied Suite. The applicant may also be asked to play major scales and sight-read at the audition.

 

 

Brass (Artist Diploma)

This program is reserved for advanced performers who have completed academic degrees (minimum requirement of a Bachelor of Music, but preferably a Master of Music) or their foreign equivalent and whose accomplishments have already been amply demonstrated in various performance venues. Artist Diploma students devote most of their time perfecting their performance skills with private lessons from an artist-teacher, many of whom are members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Performance in large ensembles and chamber music groups rounds out their musical studies, as they expand their solo and ensemble repertoire, and prepare for auditions with renowned professional ensembles.

 

 

 

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