Philharmonic Orchestra

Trumpet 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, melodic minor scales up to three
sharps/flats, and chromatic scales. 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: Dont 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

Beethoven: Leonore Overture Trumpet in B-flat Trumpet call

no. 3
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
Trumpet in B-flat Mvt. 1, rehearsal 27-29
Trumpet in B-flat Mvt. 4, rehearsal 97-98
Trumpet in B-flat Mvt. 4, rehearsal 108-110
Trumpet in B-flat Mvt. 4 rehearsal 110-111
Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3 Trumpet Call
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 mvt. 1: rehearsal 27-29
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 mvt. 4: rehearsal 97-98
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 mvt 4: rehearsal 108-111