Lawrence University
Conservatory of Music - Lawrence University
Brass Audition Information
Trumpet (BM)
l A variety of solos or etudes displaying both technical and melodic ability
l Major, minor, and chromatic scales
l Sight-reading may be requested
l Jazz improvisation with pre-recorded accompaniment and/or lead playing can be included at the discretion of the applicant
Trombone (BM)
l Two or three standard solos or etudes that show both melodic interpretation and technical facility
l Major and minor scales
l Sight-reading and simple tunes by ear as requested
l Jazz etudes, transcriptions, or improvisation with pre-recorded accompaniment may be used as a portion of the audition
For students interested in the Jazz Emphasis, please refer to the Jazz Audition Guidelines.
Horn (BM)
l First movement of any Mozart Concerto
l Two contrasting pieces that demonstrate technical facility and melodic expression, one drawn from the standard concerto, sonata, or solo repertoire (e.g. Strauss, Hindemith, Saint-Saens, Gliere) the other an etude (e.g. Gallay, Kling, Kopprasch, Maxime-Alphonse) or orchestral excerpt
l Major, minor and chromatic scales in two octaves
l Sight reading, including transposition (in E-flat or D major) and bass clef, may be requested
Euphonium (BM)
l Two or three compositions, etudes or band/orchestral excerpts that demonstrate contrasting styles and the ability to play melodic and technical material
l All scales; major, minor (natural, harmonic and melodic), and two octave chromatic scales
l Some sight reading may be required
Tuba
l Two or three compositions, etudes, or band/orchestral excerpts that demonstrate contrasting styles and the ability to play melodic and technical material
l All scales; major, minor (natural, harmonic and melodic)
l Two octave chromatic scales
l Some sight reading may be required
Updated on 05/07/2019