Brass Audition Requirements
Solo Repetoire
Prospective brass students wishing to be considered for entrance to the Georgia Southern University Department of Music as music majors must be prepared to play two pieces; one that demonstrates technical ability, the other emphasizing lyrical style (or two such contrasting sections from the same work).
In preparing for the audition, please note that you should select pieces that demonstrate your best levels of musicianship. The Department is looking for evidence of solid fundamentals in tone, intonation, tempo, rhythm, range, technique, and lyrical ability.
The following list of etudes and solos represents acceptable literature. It is offered as a source of suggestions; comparable works chosen outside this list may be substituted. NOTE: All-State Etudes are not appropriate audition material. Please bring two copies of your prepared music to your audition.
In preparing for the audition, please note that you should select pieces that demonstrate your best levels of musicianship. The Department is looking for evidence of solid fundamentals in tone, intonation, tempo, rhythm, range, technique, and lyrical ability.
The following list of etudes and solos represents acceptable literature. It is offered as a source of suggestions; comparable works chosen outside this list may be substituted. NOTE: All-State Etudes are not appropriate audition material. Please bring two copies of your prepared music to your audition.
Trumpet Solo
Horn
Tenor Trombone/Euphonium
Bass Trombone/Tuba
Scales
Trumpet
Horn
Tenor Trombone/Euphonium
Bass Trombone/Tuba
Sight Reading
A short excerpt will be provided for potential music majors to perform. Sightreading is not a required component for those auditioning to be a music minor.
Pitch Matching
You will be asked to vocally match pitches by singing back a series of notes that we will play on piano.
Additional Information
Please bring or send in advance a copy of your transcript, your SAT or ACT scores, and at least two confidential letters of recommendation – one of which must be from your private teacher or music director. To reserve your place on the audition calendar, please submit the Online Application.
Last updated: 3/30/2022
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