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I suppose the first question is, how does your audition repertoire satisfy the individual schools' audition requirements? I think that would be the first thing to check.
Also, if you're auditioning at schools at that level you should add Rice to your list. |
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rileyb19
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| snichols wrote: | I suppose the first question is, how does your audition repertoire satisfy the individual schools' audition requirements? I think that would be the first thing to check.
Also, if you're auditioning at schools at that level you should add Rice to your list. |
The list is built for Juilliard's requirements, and meets all of them, however, I can change the repertoire in accordance to the individual schools. The repertoire is just built for Juilliard as that is my first pick/dream school. I'll defiantly take a look at Rice, its very close to home, and I'm kind surprised I didn't even consider if they had a music program. What do you think about the technical level of the pieces? |
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I expect you will get a wide variety of responses here on the TH. Take them with a grain of salt.
Your teacher should be the one with the best recommendations and input for your playing ability, goals, skill level, etc!
Good Luck!
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Your teacher should be the one with the best recommendations and input for your playing ability and skill level!
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Yes, this is true. I provided input giving the OP the benefit of the doubt and assuming they've already been advised of appropriate schools for their skill level.
OP, any of the teachers at those schools will likely be able to determine your skill fairly easily on just about any literature. The only real question I have is if an Arban characteristic study satisfies the requirement as a "solo" piece. I think most people are referring to sonatas, concertos, etc. when asking for a solo work. Since you already have 2 etudes you might consider putting a movement of a sonata or concerto in place of the Arban if you have one that you play well. You should also consider Rice for more than just it's location as it's where Barbara Butler and Charles Geyer teach. Go scan through the bios of major orchestra trumpeters, marine band trumpeters, etc. and note how many studied with them. They have taught at Eastman, Northwestern, and now Rice, and have had many successful students win jobs during their tenures at all 3 institutions. Also, while your excerpt choices are nice, it might be good to have a few of the other "standards" ready in your back pocket in case they ask for them (Pictures, Mahler 5, etc.). Might not be needed, but it doesn't hurt to have them ready. |
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rileyb19
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| ltkije1966 wrote: | I expect you will get a wide variety of responses here on the TH. Take them with a grain of salt.
Your teacher should be the one with the best recommendations and input for your playing ability, goals, skill level, etc!
Good Luck! |
Thank you so much, I have been in pretty common contact with my instructor for advice, just wanted a few more sets of eyes.  |
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rileyb19
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| snichols wrote: | | ltkije1966 wrote: |
Your teacher should be the one with the best recommendations and input for your playing ability and skill level!
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Yes, this is true. I provided input giving the OP the benefit of the doubt and assuming they've already been advised of appropriate schools for their skill level.
OP, any of the teachers at those schools will likely be able to determine your skill fairly easily on just about any literature. The only real question I have is if an Arban characteristic study satisfies the requirement as a "solo" piece. I think most people are referring to sonatas, concertos, etc. when asking for a solo work. Since you already have 2 etudes you might consider putting a movement of a sonata or concerto in place of the Arban if you have one that you play well. You should also consider Rice for more than just it's location as it's where Barbara Butler and Charles Geyer teach. Go scan through the bios of major orchestra trumpeters, marine band trumpeters, etc. and note how many studied with them. They have taught at Eastman, Northwestern, and now Rice, and have had many successful students win jobs during their tenures at all 3 institutions. Also, while your excerpt choices are nice, it might be good to have a few of the other "standards" ready in your back pocket in case they ask for them (Pictures, Mahler 5, etc.). Might not be needed, but it doesn't hurt to have them ready. |
I'll look into those, and thanks for the advice on the solo piece. Nothing is too terribly set in stone, so having another opinion on the solo is a big help. |
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: Auditioning for Juilliard and a few other conservatories |
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I'm not familiar with anything known as Characteristic Summary No. 2, but I am familiar with a number of Characteristic Studies.
Other than that, I agree it's probably best to have the sort of teacher that has gotten you to the point of being ready to audition decide what is best suited for your abilities as a player.
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Out of curiosity, why Berklee?
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