A solo of the candidate’s choice, preferably a movement from a concerto, sonata, or recital piece.
The following excerpts are used for the double bass audition
Two octave C major scale, no vibrato
Bach: Violin Concerto in Em: Adagio, First 15 measure (PDF)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, Scherzo: Measures 44 to 5 measures after A (PDF)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, Trio: beginning for 37 measures – no repeat (PDF)
Mozart: Symphony No. 36, First movement: Letter A to 20 measures after A (PDF)
Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis: Allegro, Mvt. 1, 7 after B to 13 after C (PDF)
Candidates are welcome to use their own copies of excerpts or may obtain copies of excerpts by contacting: personnel@chamberorchestraofthesprings.org
