Practical Exam (audition)

For the first round of the audition (pre-selection) candidates are asked to record two (movements of) solo pieces. The two pieces may be recorded in separate takes and with or without piano accompaniment.

If you are invited for the second round, the same pieces may be performed. The audition (live or online) will last 20-25 minutes. You may also be asked to perform a piece of sight-reading. A pianist will be present during the live auditions. The audition will also include a brief interview about your master project plan.

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    - Two (movements of) solo pieces. The list below gives an indication of suitable pieces, but different pieces of comparable or higher level are also acceptable.

    • -Albrechtsberger, J.G. (1769) Concerto (first movement).

    • Castérède, J. (1957) Sonatine (first movement).

    • Dutilleux, H. (1950) Choral, cadence et fugato.

    • Martin, F. (1940) Ballade.

    • Ropartz, J.G. (1908) Pièce en mi bémol mineur.

    • Rota, N. (1966) Concerto (first movement).

    • Schnyder, D. (1996) Sonata for tenor trombone (first movement).

    • Tomasi, H. (1956) Concerto (first movement).

    Bass trombone repertoire guidelines

      Two (movements of) solo pieces. The list below gives an indication of suitable pieces, but different pieces of comparable or higher level are also acceptable.

      • Bourgeois, D. (2006) Concerto for bass trombone (first movement).

      • Ewazen, E. (2003) Ballade.

      • George, T.R. (1964) Concerto for bass trombone (first movement).

      • Gillingham, D. (1998) Sonata (first movement).

      • Hidas, F. (1983) Rapszódia.

      • Lebedev, A. (1949) Concert allegro.

      • Schnyder, D. (1996) Sonata (first movement).

      • Wilder, A. (1971) Sonata (first movement).

      The assessment of the practical part of the entrance exam is influenced by (the correlation between) the following factors:


      • previous music education

      • development expectations

      • professional perspective

      • technical realisation

      • musical expression


      Master Project Plan

      Before you start the master you must hand in a Master Project Plan. In your Master Project Plan you present your plans for the design of your master's programme and your Master Project in which your artistic development, research and entrepreneurship play an important role.

      See the Master Project Plan Guidelines document at the end of the page.

      Alessandra and Jonty talk about the Master Project

      Need help getting started with designing your Master Project Plan? Watch the video below for some inspiration.