Welcome to TromboneExcerpts.org!
A resource for tenor and bass trombone excerpts commonly asked on orchestral auditions, created by Dr. Seth T. Vatt. Each example has an excerpt from actual music parts, and numerous mp3 audio clips of orchestras playing that excerpt in context. The site will gradually become more interactive, possibly with a discussion forum and a rating system for users to rank each individual recording according to their personal taste, but please remember that there is no one single "correct" interpretation of a musical work. Take a positive approach, listening to each example with the intent of gleaning new information to make your own performance better.
*ANNOUNCEMENT* I'm pleased to announce that beginning this fall, I have been named Faculty Associate in Bass Trombone at Arizona State University. Not only will I be in charge of bass trombone studies, but I will be working with Ralph Sauer and Sam Pilafian to incorporate this website into our curriculum. If you are interested in visiting or studying with us at ASU, we would love to help you explore your opportunities. For more information, please visit http://music.asu.edu
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