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Applying and Auditioning
	To apply to the NAU trombone and euphonium studio, you must complete TWO applications; one for the University and one for the School of Music. Here are links to each application: School of Music Instrumental Music Audition Application (same for undergrad and grad) University Application – Undergrad University Application – Grad		The other part of the application process is to play an audition for Professor Vining. This may be done in person (preferred) or by mailing a recording. To arrange an audition, please call the band office at (928) 523-3413 or send an e-mail expressing your interest to: symphonicwinds@NAU.EDU This year’s audition dates are: January 19 February 22 and 23 March 1 and April 5
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	If applicants are unavailable during these days or would like to come at a different time, they may request a special audition directly with Professor Vining by e-mail: David.vining@nau.edu or by calling the trombone and euphonium studio office at (928) 523-3786.		If neither of these options will work, applicants may send a high quality recording (CD format) to: David Vining Northern Arizona University School of Music Box 6040 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6040 The recording must include a solo with accompaniment and a two octave chromatic scale.
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	Here are the audition requirements for those auditioning in person: Trombone: Undergraduate and Transfer Students 1. A lyrical section and a technical section from a representative solo (no accompaniment necessary). 2. All major scales one octave (2 or 3 will be asked). 3. A chromatic scale 2 octaves starting on the note of your choice. Euphonium: 1. One complete, multi-movement work (concerto, sonata or suite) from any historical period. Works by Sparke, Curnow, Bach or Marcello are all acceptable 2. Two shorter works or etudes in contrasting style (may be individual movements from larger works). Kopprasch, Tyrell, Bordogni or Arban are all acceptable. 3. All major and minor scales, in quarter notes at a tempo of quarter = 120 minimum.		Some suggested solos which are appropriate for both trombone and euphonium are listed below. These are not required solos but only suggestions and other comparable solos are certainly acceptable. Barat Andante and Allegro David Concertino Ewazen Sonata Grondahl Concerto Guilmant Morceau Symphonique Hindemith Sonata Jacob Concerto Lebedev Concerto (bass trombone) Rimsky-Korsakov Concerto Spillman Concerto (bass trombone) Sulek Sonata
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	Master’s Students In addition to the three requirements listed above, candidates for the MM degree must prepare the following orchestral excerpts: Tenor Trombone: Mozart – Tuba Mirum from “Requiem” Berlioz – Hungarian March Bass Trombone: Schumann - “Rhenish” Symphony Berlioz – Hungarian March Euphonium: Holst – “Mars” from the Planets Hindemith – excerpts from “Symphonic Metamorphosis” (from the band arrangement)		Applicants who need copies of these excerpts can request PDF files from Professor Vining. Audition format: The first half of the audition will consist of playing your prepared selections. The second half is a mini-lesson with Mr. Vining during which students will receive suggestions on their playing. Part of the entrance requirement is to be receptive to suggestions and interested in improvement. Auditions may last anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes.