Wind Ensemble/Symphonic/Concert Band Trumpet Auditions

Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

You need to sign up for an audition time on the sheet on Dr. Buckner's door.

If these times do not work, please see Dr. Buckner or e-mail him at bucknej@hsu.edu.

Auditions will consist of:
A) Prepared music; you will play only excerpts at the audition;
Please note metronome markings, dynamics, slurs, accents, etc.
B) Sight-reading
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Judging will be as follows:

Tone and Intonation        ______  (5)

Steady Beat                    ______  (5)

Piece #1:  Fitzgerald:  Scherzo and Finale
     Pitch Accuracy          ______ (10)
     Rhythmic Accuracy   ______ (10) 

Piece #2:  Gershwin:  Piano Concerto
     Pitch Accuracy          ______ (10)
     Rhythmic Accuracy   ______ (10) 

Piece #3:  Persichetti:  Soliloquy
     Pitch Accuracy          ______ (10)
     Rhythmic Accuracy   ______ (10) 

Piece #4:  Colin:  Contemporary Etude
     Pitch Accuracy          ______ (10)
     Rhythmic Accuracy   ______ (10) 

Sight-Reading                ______ (10)

TOTAL:               ______(100)

Range Assessment:  ______

Audition Times -- sign up Dr. Buckner's door for an audition time (RFA 216)

Audition music (these are all B-flat trumpet parts!)

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