Trumpet Audition Requirements

Choose the Exposition from the first movement from one of the following Concertos:

• Haydn Trumpet Concerto in Eb
• Neruda Trumpet Concerto in Eb
• Hummel Trumpet Concerto in Eb

Choose the opening from one of the following Sonatas (the first 1 1/2 pages ):

• Kent Kennan Trumpet Sonata
• Hindemith Trumpet Sonata
• Halsey Stevens Trumpet Sonata

Orchestral Excerpts. Choose two from the following:

• Beethoven - Off Stage Calls from Leonore Overtures # 2 and # 3
• Mussorsky - Pictures at an Exposition - Opening Solo
• Stravinsky- Petrushka - Ballerinas Dance - Solo
• Respigi - Pines of Rome - off stage solo

Possible Sightreading

We will be looking for the ability to sustain tone production, accurate intonation over a dynamic range (from pianissimo to fortissimo), and control of breath and articulation.

Questions? Contact: Music Department