Trumpet

Incoming Freshmen:

1.   Scales

      a)   Chromatic:  low B-flat to top of student's range    

      b)   Major scales:  two octaves - C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A, E

2.   Prepared work(s) exhibiting flexibility, lyrical and technical qualities. Genres of prepared works should include contrasting styles from the baroque, classical, and 20th century musical periods.  Entrance auditions on trumpet should be equal to the performance proficiency required for Class A solos on the Wisconsin School Music Association's State Contest list.  See suggested repertoire below.

3.   Possible sight-reading

Transfer Students:

1.   Scales

      a)   Chromatic:  low G to top of student's range

      b)   All major scales:  two octaves

      c)   Natural and harmonic minor:  two octaves

2.   Prepared work(s) exhibiting flexibility, lyrical and technical qualities.  Genres of prepared works should include contrasting styles from the baroque, classical, and 20th century musical periods.  Entrance auditions on trumpet should be equal to the performance proficiency required for Class A solos on the Wisconsin School Music Association's State Contest list.  See suggested repertoire below.

3.   Possible sight-reading

Suggested Solo Repertoire:

Hummel                                  Concerto for Trumpet

Haydn                                     Concerto for Trumpet

Enesco                                   Legend

Neruda                                   Concerto in E-flat

Arban                                      Carnival of Venice

Kennan, Kent                         Sonata for Trumpet

Handel                                    Aria

Damase                                 Hymn for Trumpet

Handel, G.F.                          Aria and Variations

Goedicke                               Concert Etude

Clarke, Herbert L.                 Any solo