Audition Information
A performance audition is required for acceptance into the degree programs of the California State University, Long Beach Department of Music. All entering freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who have been admitted to the university are required to pass a performance audition and take a theory placement examination. Students wishing to audition should prepare solo, etude, or art song material from the standard repertoire of approximately 10 minutes in length. The selection(s) should demonstrate both technical and lyrical skills.
The Theory Placement Exam is a diagnostic test used to determine the appropriate level of theory in which the student should enroll. The test is offered on each audition day and the first Friday of each semester.
Audition Dates
Spring 2009 semester:
Undergraduate: Saturday, November 1, 2008.
Graduate: Saturday, November 1, 2008.
Fall 2009 semester:
Undergraduate: Saturday, February 7, 2009 and Saturday, March 7, 2009.
Graduate: Wednesday, March 4, 2009.
Call 562.985.4781 or email music@csulb.edu to reserve your slot!
Brass Audition Dates
fall 2008 semester:
**Note: All auditions will take place in the Band Room. Required audition material is available here.
Please e-mail Rob Frear with any questions.
Tubas:
Tuesday, August 26th at 11:00AM
French Horns:
Thursday, August 28th at 9:30AM
Trumpets:
Thursday, August 28th at 1:00PM
Trombone/Euphonium:
Friday, August 29th at 1:00PM
Brass Audition Repertoire
Brass audition repertoire can be downloaded below in MS Word format or in Adobe Acrobat format by instrument.
Euphonium:
MS Word (28k): euphonium_rep.doc
Adobe PDF (76k): euphonium_rep.pdf
French Horn:
MS Word (24k): french_horn_rep.doc
Adobe PDF (68k): french_horn_rep.pdf
Trombone:
MS Word (28k): trombone_rep.doc
Adobe PDF (76k): trombone_rep.pdf
Trumpet:
MS Word (36k): trumpet_rep.doc
Adobe PDF (76k): trumpet_rep.pdf
Tuba:
MS Word (28k): tuba_rep.doc
Adobe PDF (80k): tuba_rep.pdf
Placement Audition Material
Fall 2008 required placement audition material for Brass Players is available here: http://homepage.mac.com/rfrear/FileSharing12.html
Placement auditions will be held August 27-29. Check the Brass calendar for specific audition dates and times TBA.
