School of Wind, Brass and Percussion – Audition Requirements

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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)

Please note: 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).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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)

Please note: 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).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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).

Please note: 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).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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)

Please note: 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).

Then prepare a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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)
Darius Milhaud Scaramouche (movements 2 and 3)
Maurice Paule Tableaux de Provence (movements 1 and 4) 
Astor Piazzolla Tango Etudes No 5 (alto)
Claude Debussy Syrinx (alto)
OR
Graham Fitkin Braemar (soprano)

Please note: 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).

Then prepare a second contrasting piece of your own choice.

This can include a standard repertoire piece, a candidate’s own arrangement, a jazz work (including improvisation, music with a backing track) and can be on another saxophone; soprano, tenor, baritone.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

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.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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

Please note: 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).

Works can include a standard repertoire piece, a candidate’s own arrangement, a jazz work (including improvisation, music with a backing track), and the panel would like to hear a piece on alto saxophone if possible, even if this is a new skill. If you would like to discuss repertoire requirements prior to audition, please contact Rob Buckland, Senior Tutor in Saxophone and Deputy Head of Chamber Music (Wind, Brass and Percussion).

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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

Please note: 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).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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

Please note: 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).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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

Please note: 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).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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)

Please note: 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).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

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

Please note: 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).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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

Please note: 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 submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform two contrasting pieces that you think best demonstrate your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform two contrasting piece that you think best demonstrate your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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

Please note: 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).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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

Please note: 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).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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)

Please note: 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).

Then perform a second piece of your own choice.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.

Stage 1 (Recorded)

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.

Your submission 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.

Stage 2 (In Person or Online)

Successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to undertake a live audition at the RNCM. Here you should perform a new piece that you think best demonstrates your skills and ability, lasting no longer than five minutes.

This Stage 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.

If travel isn’t possible, you can opt to complete Stage 2 online, via Zoom.