
The following clips have been prepared by WMU trombone students. They have been converted to mp3's and therefore can be copied to an iPod and used as a practice tool for improving rhythm and time on certain orchestral excerpts.
Ride of the Valkyries, Wagner (major section only)
Applied
trombone syllabus
(2012-2013)
In addition to the above, please expect to sight read. Those auditioning for orchestra should also prepare the following excerpts:
Tenor Trombone
Saint-Saens, Symphony No. 3 "Organ Symphony" (Mvt. I, Q to R)
Rossini, La Gazza Ladra (all)
Wagner, Ride (No. 4 to 3 after 7)
Bass Trombone
Wagner, Ride (No. 4 to 3 after 7)
Respighi, Fontane di Roma (One before 11 to two after 14)
Haydn, The Creation (No. 26, beginning to C)
(Please contact Dr. Wolfinbarger if you need any of the above excerpts)
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