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The document provides information for a bass trombone audition for the Philharmonic Orchestra, including excerpts from Rossini's William Tell Overture and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 that candidates should prepare, as well as a requirement to perform a solo piece, scales demonstrating technique, and sight reading. Candidates should visit the orchestra's website for full audition requirements.

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Audition Excerpts

The document provides information for a bass trombone audition for the Philharmonic Orchestra, including excerpts from Rossini's William Tell Overture and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 that candidates should prepare, as well as a requirement to perform a solo piece, scales demonstrating technique, and sight reading. Candidates should visit the orchestra's website for full audition requirements.

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Philharmonic Orchestra

Bass Trombone Audition Excerpts 2015-2016


In addition to the following excerpts, all players should prepare:

1. A Solo Piece (or excerpt from a piece) of your choice. This solo should be representative of your
overall musical and technical ability. Solos and excerpts should be no more than 2 minutes in length.

2. Scales: You should prepare major scales up to four sharps/flats and melodic minor scales up to three
sharps/flats. Each musician will be asked to play at least one major and one melodic minor scale. You
should prepare scales in 2 octaves and be prepared
to demonstrate legato and staccato tonguing at various tempi.

3. Sight Reading: Don’t neglect practicing sight reading pieces you are unfamiliar with to help prepare
for this part of the audition.

For full information, see the Audition Requirements which can be found at
www.cincinnatisymphony.org/csyo

Rossini: William Tell Overture C thru D


Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 Mvt. 1, reh. 38-39
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 Mvt. 4, reh. 97-98 and 109-112
Shostakovich – Symphony No. 5 Mvt. 1: Rehearsal 38-39
Shostakovich – Symphony No. 5 Mvt. 4: Rehearsal 97-98 and 109-112

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