Author Date

2001-10-21

Degree Name

BA

Department

Music

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Defense Date

2023-03-01

Publication Date

2023-03-15

First Faculty Advisor

Will Kimball

First Faculty Reader

Brian Harker

Honors Coordinator

Neil Thornock

Keywords

music, trombone, audition, Ropartz, Larsson, concerto

Abstract

Students in the field of trombone performance may find preparation difficult for graduate auditions due to the diversity of required selections and lack of standard repertoire. While not always explicitly available, many graduate programs have a list of required or recommended solos. This brief study is the result of preparations for graduate school auditions, including the challenge of deciding what solos to perform. After looking at application requirements for fifteen strong trombone programs, I created a list of the most frequently required/recommended solos. The study of the pieces provided insight into specific difficulties and performance notes for each solo. Included in this study is an annotated list of the twenty-five solos that are most commonly requested for auditions to a master’s program. Additionally, the two pieces selected for my own auditions have further notes and personal application. This will be useful for other students’ future graduate auditions.

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