Audition Information
The goal of the audition is to enable you to best demonstrate your musical achievement. Select pieces from the repertoire below that you feel confident with and that display your strengths and interests. We encourage you to consult with your music teacher or private lesson teacher when choosing and preparing your repertoire.
If you need guidance in selecting repertoire and to inquire about scheduling a free sample lesson prior to your audition, please contact the department of music at musicdept@tcnj.edu.
-Each audition includes demonstrations of scales, a study and a solo-
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 see below for links to purchasing options*
J. P. Arban, 14 Characteristic Studies in the “Complete Method for Trumpet or Cornet”
V. Brandt, Etudes for Trumpet
H.L. Clarke, Characteristic Studies
S. Hering, 30 Etudes for Trumpet or Cornet or 32 Etudes for Trumpet or Cornet
J. Lewis, Jazz Etudes
Solos
Choose one solo click on a title for links to representative recordings, see below for links to 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)
*The studies and solo repertoire listed on this page are available for purchase at major sheet-music retailers, including JWPepper, Sheet Music Plus, and Amazon.