To be used as test piece in an audition for concert- or Brass band tuba section.
Test objectives: Breath control, carrying a melodic line, teamwork with section mates, sound.
Also: Support a gradual crescendo lasting roughly 4 minutes.
Last run (starting around 3 minutes into the recording): Have applicant team up with one of the pre-existing section mates to play the 8vb-part.
Re: orchestral excerpts/test pieces which would separate men from boys YET never appear on lists
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 7:08 pm
by Heavy_Metal
Maybe the opening from this one, which we're playing in this year's Maryland All-State Community Band:
Re: orchestral excerpts/test pieces which would separate men from boys YET never appear on lists
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:29 pm
by hbcrandy
Bela Bartok - Miraculous Mandarin Ballet Suite
Ceasar Franck - Le Chasseur Maudit