Bassoon audition guide

Components

1) Scales and arpeggios

• A minimum of 4 flats to 4 sharps, major and relative harmonic minor. Slurred and detached in eighth notes at ♩ = 60

2) Two contrasting studies

3) One solo work of candidate’s choice (1 movement)

4) Sight reading

• To be given at the audition

You greatly improve your chances of acceptance when you prepare your audition requirements with the guidance of a qualified Bassoon teacher. 

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