Trombone Auditions at CWU

When planning your application to the music department make sure to:

1) Complete an application to be accepted by the university (Admissions info) 2) Schedule an audition either during our annual open house or by appointment with Professor Babbitt 3) Prepare a great audition! Check out these helpful playing tips.

Suggested audition repertoire:

Undergraduate: Guilmant Morceau Symphonique, Hindemith Sonata (mvt.1), Jacob Concerto (mvt.1), Borodgni/Rochut Melodius Etudes, Blazhevich Clef Studies, Improvisation on a standard tune Transfer: same as undergraduate Graduate: David Concertino, Tomasi Concerto, Telemann Fantasies, Standard Orchestral Excerpts

If you have any questions or would like to set up an audition or lesson contact Professor Babbitt.

Guest Artists at CWU

Stan Bock: Jazz Soloist, Willamette University James Box: Principal Trombone, Monteal Symphony Orchestra John Graham: Principal Trombone, Shanghai Broadcast Orchestra Don Immel: Principal Trombone, Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester (Denmark) John Marcellus: Professor of Trombone, Eastman School of Music Bruce Paulson: Jazz Soloist, Tonight Show Band Michael Szabo: Bass Trombone, Honolulu Symphony Ron Wilkins: Jazz Soloist Steve Witser: Assistant Principal Trombone, Cleveland Orchestra; Center City Brass Quintet

Trombone Studio Trips

Christian Lindberg performance with Oregon Symphony, Portland, OR Slide Hampton performance, Yakima, WA 2004 International Trombone Festival, Ithaca, NY (Trombone Choir Performance) 2004 WMEA State Convention, Yakima, WA (Trombone Choir Performance) Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA (Trombone Choir Performance)