Audition Information
An audition includes scales, one study and one solo piece
Scales
recommended
A two-octave chromatic scale starting on low G, ascending and descending, slurred and with steady rhythm
and
Three (3), two-octave scales, G, A, and B-flat major, ascending and descending, all notes tongued and non-staccato, using the rhythm below
Optional: play scales one octave only
– Click here to listen to a demonstration of a major scale –
Studies
Choose one study from one of these etude books click on a title for links to purchasing options*
J. P. Arban, 14 Characteristic Studies in the “Complete Method for Trumpet or Cornet”
find a copy of the Arban’s “Complete Method for Trumpet or Cornet” for purchase
V. Brandt, Etudes for Trumpet
find a copy of the Brandt “Etudes for Trumpet” for purchase
H.L. Clarke, Characteristic Studies
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S. Hering, 30 Etudes for Trumpet or Cornet or 32 Etudes for Trumpet or Cornet
Find a copy of S. Hering “30 Etudes” for purchase
Find a copy of S. Hering “32 Etudes” for purchase
J. Lewis, Jazz Etudes
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Solos
Choose one solo click on a title for links to representative recordings and purchasing options*
J. Ed. Barat, Andante and Scherzo (The 2020 All-State/Region audition solo)
J. Ropartz, Andante and Allegro
F. J. Haydn, Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major (any one movement)
K. Kennan, Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (any one movement)
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