Georgia Trombone Summit | Audition Info

May 26 - 29

2021 VIRTUAL GEORGIA TROMBONE SUMMIT - AUDITION INFORMATION

Due to the Virtual format for the 2021 GTS, there is no audition required...nor is there is a cap to how many can join in the event! We hope to have as many as possible take advantage of the expanded access and lowered cost.

In order to select masterclass performers and mock audition finalists, we need to hear you play!

See below for the recording requirements, and feel free to take advantage of lining up as many performance opportunities as possible!

RECORDINGS FOR ALL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE SENT AFTER

COMPLETING GTS REGISTRATION.

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SOLO & ORCHESTRAL MASTERCLASSES

Led by Toby Oft, Stephen Lange, and James Markey
Limit recordings to 10 minutes or less (piano accompaniment optional)
Solo, Etude, and Excerpts (1-2) will be accepted

State your name, instrument (tenor or bass) & repertoire
No splicing or editing allowed within tracks

Submit your GTS Registration
Send Private/Unlisted YouTube link to georgiatrombonesummit@gmail.com
Subject: BSO Masterclasses

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JAZZ & COMMERCIAL MASTERCLASSES

Led by Marshall Gilkes
Up to 3 Performers per Masterclass
Individuals and Jazz Bones groups are welcome for feedback
Limit recordings to 10 minutes or less (rhythm section accompaniment optional)
Swing, Ballad, Bop, Latin, Funk, and all other jazz/commercial styles will be accepted

State your name, instrument (tenor or bass) & repertoire
No splicing or editing allowed within tracks

Submit your GTS Registration
Send Private/Unlisted YouTube link to georgiatrombonesummit@gmail.com
Subject: Gilkes Masterclasses

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ORCHESTRAL MOCK AUDITION (TENOR & BASS)

Excellent opportunity to receive extensive audition feedback (verbal and written) from the Boston Symphony Orchestra trombone section!

Prizes for the top performers will include

$500 Gift Certificate from Edwards Instrument Company
Subscription to Toby Oft's The Online Brass Institute
Subscription to the Alessi Music Studios
Tenor & Bass Mouthpiece from Griego Mouthpieces

10 Finalists will be selected for the live mock audition
- 6 tenor trombones
- 4 bass trombones

Please record the following preliminary round material:

Tenor Trombone:
- Berlioz - Hungarian March
- Mozart - Tuba Mirum
- Ravel - Bolero
- Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries (first major)

Bass Trombone:
- Beethoven - Symphony No. 9
- Haydn - Achieved is the Glorious Work
- Schumann - Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish" (chorale only)
- Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries (second major)

State your name, instrument (tenor or bass) & repertoire
No splicing or editing allowed within individual excerpts

Submit your GTS Registration
Send Private/Unlisted YouTube link to georgiatrombonesummit@gmail.com
Subject: GTS Mock Orchestral Audition

Final round repertoire will be selected from preliminary material plus:

Tenor Trombone: Mahler - Symphony No. 3 (first solo)
Bass Trombone: Kodaly - Hary Janos

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ORCHESTRAL SECTION & QUARTET COACHING

Groups must be pre-formed and able to perform together during coaching session
Limit recordings to 15 minutes or less

Recording repertoire and personnel should remain the same for virtual coaching

State your names, specify Orchestral or Chamber coaching, & announce your repertoire
No splicing or editing allowed within tracks

Submit your GTS Registrations
Send Private/Unlisted YouTube link to georgiatrombonesummit@gmail.com
Subject: Orchestral or Quartet Coaching

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Please contact Dr. Josh Bynum with any questions.