School of Wind, Brass and Percussion – Audition Requirements

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

J S Bach Sonata in E major BWV 1035 (movements 1 and 2)
OR
C P E Bach Sonata in A minor (movement 1)

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

W A Mozart Oboe Quartet in F (movement 1)
Benjamin Britten Six Metamorphosis after Ovid (‘Phaeton’ or ‘Niobe’)
OR
Georg Philipp Telemann  12 Fantasias (No 1)

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Weber Clarinet Concerto No 1 in F minor (pref. Henle Urtext Edition) (movement 1 or 3)
Igor Stravinsky Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet (Chester Edition)
OR
Bela Kovacs Homage to Manuel de Falla (Darok Edition).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

W A Mozart Bassoon Concerto (movement 1)
Gabriel Pierné Solo de Concours Op 35
OR
Ludwig Milde Concert studies op 26 (Nos 1 and 19)

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Jean Francaix Cinq Danses Exotiques (any three movements)
Phil Woods Sonata (movements 1 and 2)
Paul Creston Sonata (movements 1 and 2)
Jules Demersseman Fantasie Sur Un Thème Original

Then perform a second piece of your own choice. This can be on anther saxophone (soprano, tenor or baritone) and can include a standard repertoire piece, a jazz work (including improvisation), your own arrangement, or music with a backing track. Please let us know in advance if you require playback equipment.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

Undergraduate applicants who currently play tenor saxophone only may audition on this instrument, but should be mindful that they will be required to develop alto saxophone skills during their first year of study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should prepare TWO contrasting pieces of your own choice, at the standard of the set works listed for alto/soprano saxophone.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece from either:

George Frideric Handel Sonata in D minor (movements 1 and 3)
OR
Harold Genzmer ‘Abends’ No 1 from Klange der Nachct

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Richard Strauss Horn Concerto No 1 (movement 1)
W A Mozart Horn Concerto No 4 K495 (movement 1)
Bernhard Krol Laudato
OR
Bernard Mulller Study No 3

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Joseph Haydn Concerto in Eb Hob Vlle/1 (movement 1) – performed on Bb or Eb trumpet at your choice
Joseph Edouard Barat Andante et Scherzo
Otto Ketting Intrada
OR
Peter Maxwell Davies Sonatina for solo trumpet

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Ferdinand David Concertino (movement 1)
Morceau Guilmont Morceau Symphonique
J S Bach Sarabande from Suite No 5
OR
Derek Bourgeois Fantasy Pieces (No 7)

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Alexei Lebedev Concerto No 1
Jan Koetsier Allegro Maestoso
J S Bach Sarabande from Suite No 5 (original key) BWV 1011
OR
Derek Bourgeois Fantasy Pieces for Bass Trombone No 7

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Ralph Vaughan Williams Concerto for Bass Tuba (movement 1)
Edward Gregson Tuba Concerto (movement 1)
Derek Bourgeois Fantasy Pieces for Tuba No 5
OR
Malcolm Arnold Fantasy for tuba

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Peter Kneale Variations on a Welsh Theme
Hugh Nash Oboe Concerto
Jean-Baptiste Arban Rhapsody for Eb cornet/Eb horn
OR
J S Bach (arr Piper) Study No 11 from The Well-Tempered Player

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Philip Wilby Concert Gallop (Winwood Music)
Derek Bourgeois Allegro energico No 8 from Fantasy Pieces for Euphonium (Brass Wind)
Jean-Baptiste Arban 14 Characteristic Studies (Study No 6)
OR
Christopher Wiggins Soliloquy IX

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should choose ONE set piece (accompanied or unaccompanied) from either:

Dennis Wright Cornet Concerto (movements 1 and 2 or 2 and 3)
Joseph Barat Andante et Scherzo
Jean-Baptiste Arban 14 Characteristic Studies (Study No 1)
OR
Theo Charlier Etudes Transcendantes for Trumpet, Cornet or Flugelhorn (No 2)

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.

In Person Auditions (Live) and Recorded Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

You should perform a programme of your own choice (maximum 20 minutes) to include two contrasting works at an appropriate standard for consideration at Master’s level.

It would be preferred if at least one of these works was from memory, but it is not compulsory.

For those attending in person, your audition will also include an interview, giving the panel an opportunity to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, whilst giving you the chance to ask any questions you might have about studying with us. You may also be asked to perform a quick study.

Audition Recordings (Overseas Applicants)

If you are submitting an audition recording, all ‘accompanied’ works can be performed unaccompanied but extended blocks of accompaniment should be ‘cut’ to a give the auditionee a short break only (approximately 4-6 bars maximum).

Your recording should also include a two-minute introduction (either as a separate video or as part of your main audition recording), outlining who you are, why you would like to study with us, and a little about the repertoire you’re playing.

Online Auditions (Overseas Applicants)

If you have submitted an audition recording and you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute live audition via Zoom. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This part of the process will also include an interview, where the panel would like to learn a little more about you and your future aspirations, and a quick study.