Band Camp Audition Music Suggestion?

[PlayeroftheEuph]

I am going to a Band Camp at a local university for the summer, and you can choose what sangs you play for an audition. I need something that shows off my low and high range, and I will most likey be using a compensating horn so any low B naturals wont be a problem. It should be something i Enjoy playing, I enjoy playing marches and lively tunes, so any Suggestions? I am a Euph player for about 2 years.

[davewerden]

What is a comfortable top note for you? Do you need to play a "solo" in particular, or can you play band music?

[PlayeroftheEuph]

The top note i can play comfortably is a high Bb, but with practice i can get Eb above that. I can play band music, I should one slow melodic piece that will show off my range, and a faster rythmic piece that will show off my abilities such as faster tounging and such.

[davewerden]

You could buy the Euphonium Excerpt Book. There are some pieces right there you can use, assuming you don't need an accompanist.

Slow:

Irish Tune from County Derry (Danny Boy)

Roman Carnival (first part)

Fast:

Lots of marches to choose from, plus many overtures, etc.

[uieuph]

I concur with Dave. Plus, this excerpt book turned out to be terrific to have both in college and in my recent playing. My conductor's look was priceless when I asked if we could play Pineapple Poll at tempo for the first read to get a feel for it and was able to nail the opening. Naturally, I made no mention of the book. I have also stepped into short rehearsal scenarios and was more than ready just because I have made regular use of it.

Guilmant's Morceau Symphonique sounds like a good possibility per your description. It is a nice lyrical piece that makes use of the upper register and has a late passage which requires a little technical facility.

Even if you opt for a solo, you should put some real thought into getting the excerpt book.