The EFM Young Artists Orchestra Program brings together gifted bass trombone students from around the world, featuring two exceptional ensembles that perform full-length, ticketed concerts throughout the summer. Rehearsing six days a week, these young musicians immerse themselves in challenging repertoire designed to push their artistic and technical limits. A distinctive feature of the program is its weekly seat rotation, allowing participants to experience different orchestral roles and develop a deeper, more versatile musicianship.
Audition requirements
Solo
Perform any standard solo of choice (may be played with accompaniment or unaccompanied). The solo should be recorded in one take and unedited.
Orchestral Excerpts
Perform four (4) standard orchestral excerpts. They should be performed in one take, on one track, and without any edits.
Optional contra-bass trombone doubling :
For those bass trombonists who also play contra-bass trombone, you may play 1-2 Excerpts of choice from the standard orchestral repertoire. Those 2 excerpts can be on their own track, and unedited.
Optional tenor trombone doubling:
For those bass trombonists who also play tenor trombone, you may play 2 Excerpts of choice from the standard orchestral repertoire. Those 2 experts can be on their own track, and unedited.
Optional Euphonium Doubling:
For those bass trombonists who double on euphonium, they should play 2 excerpts from Holst - Planets.
Mars - rehearsal 4 - 6 & 2 bars after rehearsal 8 - 9
Jupiter - rehearsal 6 - 8 (leave out extended rests) & 3rd bar of 11 - 12
Additional Details
Season dates, tuition, eligibility and the application deadline are listed on the Apply page.
