Audition repertoire advice?

[Jkraynik34]

So I am about to start auditions for colleges and most of the colleges require me to play 2 selections of contrasting style. The problem is I do not know what pieces to perform as far as lyrical solos or etudes. My two "staple" pieces are Rhapsody for Euphonium (Curnow) and Beautiful Colorado (DeLuca), does anyone have any suggestions for a challenging lyrical piece I can perform with either of these solos? And is there any advice on which of these two would be preferable at an audition? I thank you for the help!

[davewerden]

This one comes to mind, Romance by Tchaikovsky:

http://www.cimarronmusic.com/search.cfm?id=1830

Here is a video of it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ4V4_VsIa0

Or try Price Igor's Aria:

http://www.cimarronmusic.com/search.cfm?id=2198

It's a little more intense if you want to really get into it. Sorry - no video yet.

[Jkraynik34]

Thank you very much! The Tchaikovsky sounds brilliant.