West Point Band - Euphonium Vacancy

[davewerden]

With the upcoming retirement of Barry Morrison, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is auditioning for a euphoniumist. Here is a link to all the info:

http://www.westpoint.edu/band/Resour...cancy.htm#euph

Here is PART of the info, but do check the website to learn the whole story.







PACKET POSTMARK DEADLINE: January 11, 2012

FINAL ROUND: March 19, 2012

Application packets should include a resume with date of birth, full-length photograph, and a high-quality un-edited audio CD not more than six months old to include the following repertoire:

- J.S. Bach, arr. Hunsberger, Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, bar 104-125, 146-159

- Edward Elgar, Pomp and Circumstance No. 1, letter A to E (play quarter notes at C)

- Percy Grainger, Lincolnshire Posy (Baritone Part), Mvt II (Horkstow) beginning to 17, Mvt. 4 (Sailor) 17-25

- John Philip Sousa, Stars and Stripes Forever (entire)

- Arthur Sullivan, arr. Mackerras, Suite from the Ballet Pineapple Poll, Mvt. 1, opening to rehearsal 6

- Solo of your choice containing contrasting styles which accurately depicts your overall musicality and ability. While accompaniment is preferred, it is not required

[EuphAndy]

Has anyone heard who has been invited as a finalist for this West Point job? Looks like a great gig. Congrats to the person who wins the job.

[sjackson85]

Any word on who won this Job? When was the audition?

[cochranme]

Philip Broome won the audition. Philip is a master's student of Andy Miller's at Columbus State University in Columbus, GA. An outstanding player and person!