Mississippi Lions All-State Band Audition Helps
The videos here are designed to provide "pointers" to low brass students auditioning for the Mississippi Lions All-State Band. Some of the videos feature verbal instruction, others provide demonstration, and some include both. Understand that while these videos can be useful practice aides, they are no replacement for regular lessons with a good private teacher. If you would like help finding a qualified teacher in your area, please contact Dr. Everett.
The demonstration videos include examples played on tenor trombone, euphonium, and tuba. I have endeavored to provide a uniform approach to interpretation between the three instruments, though generally speaking I breathe more frequently when playing the tuba, for obvious reasons.
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Etudes "Year D" (2024-2025)
1. "Allegro mosso" by Gatti
Discussion
Trombone Demonstration
Euphonium Demonstration
Tuba Demonstration
2. "Adagio cantabile" by Gallay **Euphonium and Tuba Only.**
(There is a different "slow etude" for trombone this year.)
Discussion
Euphonium Demonstration
Tuba Demonstration
3. "Andante con moto" by Blazhevich **Trombone Only.**
(There is a different "slow etude" for euphonium and tuba this year.)
Discussion
Demonstration
General Thoughts on Audition Preparation, Scales, Sight Reading