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
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Led by Toby Oft, Stephen Lange, and James Markey
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Limit recordings to 10 minutes or less (piano accompaniment optional)
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Solo, Etude, and Excerpts (1-2) will be accepted
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State your name, instrument (tenor or bass) & repertoire
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No splicing or editing allowed within tracks
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Submit your GTS Registration
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Send Private/Unlisted YouTube link to georgiatrombonesummit@gmail.com
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Subject: BSO Masterclasses
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Performers for each masterclass will be announced by May 15th
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JAZZ & COMMERCIAL MASTERCLASSES
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Led by Marshall Gilkes
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Up to 3 Performers per Masterclass
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Individuals and Jazz Bones groups are welcome for feedback
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Limit recordings to 10 minutes or less (rhythm section accompaniment optional)
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Swing, Ballad, Bop, Latin, Funk, and all other jazz/commercial styles will be accepted
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State your name, instrument (tenor or bass) & repertoire
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No splicing or editing allowed within tracks
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Submit your GTS Registration
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Send Private/Unlisted YouTube link to georgiatrombonesummit@gmail.com
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Subject: Gilkes Masterclasses
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Performers for each masterclass will be announced by May 15th
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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
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$500 Gift Certificate from Edwards Instrument Company
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Subscription to Toby Oft's The Online Brass Institute
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Subscription to the Alessi Music Studios
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Tenor & Bass Mouthpiece from Griego Mouthpieces
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10 Finalists will be selected for the live mock audition
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6 tenor trombones
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4 bass trombones
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Please record the following preliminary round material:
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Tenor Trombone:
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Berlioz - Hungarian March
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Mozart - Tuba Mirum
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Ravel - Bolero
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Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries (first major)
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Bass Trombone:
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Beethoven - Symphony No. 9
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Haydn - Achieved is the Glorious Work
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Schumann - Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish" (chorale only)
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Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries (second major)
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State your name, instrument (tenor or bass) & repertoire
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No splicing or editing allowed within individual excerpts
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Submit your GTS Registration
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Send Private/Unlisted YouTube link to georgiatrombonesummit@gmail.com
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Subject: GTS Mock Orchestral Audition
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Mock Audition Finalists will be announced by May 15th
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ORCHESTRAL SECTION & QUARTET COACHING
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Groups must be pre-formed and able to perform together during coaching session
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Limit recordings to 15 minutes or less
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Recording repertoire and personnel should remain the same for virtual coaching
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State your names, specify Orchestral or Chamber coaching, & announce your repertoire
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No splicing or editing allowed within tracks
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Submit your GTS Registrations
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Send Private/Unlisted YouTube link to georgiatrombonesummit@gmail.com
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Subject: Orchestral or Quartet Coaching
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Orchestral Sections & Quartets for each masterclass will be announced by May 15th
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Please contact Dr. Josh Bynum with any questions.