XVII. International Trombone Camp
Orchestral Mock Audition Competition July 5-6 2007
Tenor Trombone (Bass Trombone alternate years)

1st prize – Shires Alto Trombone
2nd prize – Hammond Custom Mouthpieces
3rd prize – Series of Wallace Brass Trombone Mutes

APPLICATION:

Applicants may apply for the Trombone competition without attending the camp.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE:

5 July 2007:
Preliminary round (screened)
Semi final round (screened)
6 July 2007:
Final Round (open to the public)

Specific times will be announced once all applications have been received. Schedule is subject to change.

COMPETITION REPRETIORE:

1. Solo work of choice

2. Orchestral excerpts (all parts are 1st trombone except where indicated):

Brahms - Symphony No. 1
Berloiz - Symphony Fantastica
Mahler - Symphony No. 3
Mozart - Requiem Tuba Mirum (2° Trbn)
Ravel - Bolero
Rossini -William Tell Overture
Strauss - Also Sprach Zarathustra
R. Schumann - Symphone No. 3 mvt. 5
Wagner - Die Walkure (ride)
Wagner - Tannhauser Overture

3. Sightreading

COMPETITION RULES:

There is no age limit. Participants must not have a permanent orchestral job. The Preliminary and semi final rounds will be screened; the final round will be open to the public. The decisions of the jury are final.

Sponsored by Shires Trombones, Hammond Mouthpieces and Wallace Brass