Louisiana Tech University
School of the Performing Arts
Music Department

Audition Requirements

Brass and Woodwinds

Non-Music Majors: call 318-257-4233 to schedule audition.

Prepare pieces that demonstrate your BEST technical and musical ability.

Bring a current Letter of Recommendation from your home band or ensemble director to the audition.

Prepare and perform 2 etudes differing in tempo/style. Region and All-State Honor Band audition materials are acceptable materials.

Perform 2 major scales of choice and the chromatic scale. At least one of the major scales must be two octaves. A scale sheet may be used.

Please call 318-257-4233 if you have any questions.

This audition is primarily used as a basis for selection to the membership of the Marching Band of Pride.

 

Music Majors: call 318-257-4233 to schedule audition.

Prepare pieces that demonstrate your BEST technical and musical ability.

Bring a current Letter of Recommendation from your home band or ensemble director to the audition.

Prepare and perform 2 etudes differing in tempo/style. Sightreading will also be part of the audition. Region and All-State Honor Band audition materials are acceptable materials.

Demonstrate ability to perform selected major scales and the chromatic scale. A scale sheet may be used.

Students desiring to receive serious consideration for top music scholarships should also prepare and perform a solo selection. Accompanists are desirable but not required.

Please call 318-257-4233 if you have any questions.

This audition is also used as a basis for selection to the membership of the Marching Band of Pride.