Tenor Trombone Audition Materials – Spring 2021 • Bartok: The Miraculous Mandarin | New York Philharmonic – Alan Gilbert • Boutry: Le Style (from 12 Etudes de Haut Perfectionnement) • Copland: Symphony No. 3, mvt. 1 | New York Philharmonic – Bernstein • Moncayo: Huapango | Los Angeles Philharmonic – Dudamel • Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel | Philadelphia Orchestra – Sawallisch • SIGHT READING Ensemble Placement auditions for tenor trombone will be on Monday, January 11th at 11:00am over Zoom. Zoom ID: 645 980 2877. Everyone will need to sign up for an audition number here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NgVxqLkfxZK3ftbFhUEFKG3zJRku5HDcazt1qFRH3DY/edit?u sp=sharing Please sign up for an audition number in your instrument category. Join the waiting room at the beginning of your audition block, and you’ll be admitted based on number. Before joining the waiting room, be sure to rename your zoom session according to the number to your instrument and audition number (Ex. Tenor Trombone No. 6 | Tuba No. 3). Auditions will be blind, so please disable your video for the zoom session before joining the waiting room. Failure to rename your zoom session and disable video will result in automatic placement towards the bottom of the audition pool. Suggested Preparation: • Listen to various recordings – focus on tempo and style (suggestions provided) • Work slowly – remember that practice makes permanent • Prepare the entire list – you will play a substantial portion • RECORD – LISTEN – ADJUST – REPEAT As always, the pillars of a winning performance are: • Beautiful and Consistent Tone • Excellent Pitch • Impeccable Time • Musicality and Versatility Remember, we want you to play your very best and with the confidence that only comes through solid preparation. Good luck, and I look forward to hearing you! Helpful Resources: • Orchestral Excerpt Advice & Practice Strategies: o Alessi Music Studios ($50 student subscription per year) o Tenor Trombone – Ralph Sauer (LA Philharmonic, retired) o Bass Trombone – Jim Markey (Boston Symphony Orchestra) o STS Videos – Members of ASO, NY Phil, and guests (YouTube) o Megumi Kanda: The 100 (tenor excerpts) & Doug Yeo: The 100 (bass excerpts) Bartok: Miraculous Mandarin Boutry: Le Style (from 12 Etudes de Haut Perfectionnement) Boutry: Le Style (from 12 Etudes de haut Perfectionnement) Copland: Symphony No. 3, mvt. 1 Rossini: William Tell Overture (Storm Scene) MoncMoncayo:ayo, Huapango Huapango [Dotted Half = 66] Till Eulenspiegel Strauss:Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche.