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Attention Masters in Music interested in registering for:

MM Chamber Performance (MUS 944a)

• It is not a recital
• It is one chamber piece (chosen in conjunction with your studio teacher)
• book a performance day/time (Ward, or any other space)
• book a hearing with Orchestral Instruments Area Head, at least 2 weeks before performance

Orchestra Auditions Fall 2019

• Metronome markings are only references so everyone is encouraged to listen to the pieces to have knowledge of the context.
• Auditions will be held in Maestro Tartaglione's office, Ward 133, Date and Times TBA
• Sign up sheets will be posted next to the door.
• If you have any questions, please contact Maestro directly, tartaglione@cua.edu

Music Excerpts

Please practice only the music in brackets. You are free to play one solo if you would like.  You will choose one excerpt to start and the others will be chosen for you, but not all may be played at the audition. Non-Music Majors: Number of excerpts could be reduced upon maestro's approval if list of excerpts exceeds your preparation time/level.  Please contact him directly.

• Bass
• Bass-Trombone
• Basson
• Cello
• Clarinet
• Flute-Piccolo
• Horn
• Oboe-English Horn
• Trombone
• Trumpet
• Tuba
• Viola
• Violin rev.