Sub-Principal Double Bass Audition Booklet Candidates are asked to prepare the following pieces: - a first movement from a Classical concerto (e.g Van Hal, Dittersdorf, Sperger, Hofmeister) o First round: Exposition ONLY o Second round: Full movement with cadenza - a first movement from a contrasting period and style (e.g. Romantic; Bottesini, Koussevitsky) with cadenzas where applicable Candidates are also asked to prepare the following orchestral excerpts: • Bach, J.S. • Beethoven • Berlioz • Brahms • Britten • Mozart • Shostakovich • Strauss Violin Concerto in E Symphony No. 5 Symphonie Fantastique Symphony No. 2 (2 excerpts) Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge Symphony No. 39 Symphony No. 5 Ein Heldenleben (3 excerpts) Sight reading may also be given. Orchestral tuning must be used: E A D G. Please note that auditions are unaccompanied. Candidates must provide their own instrument. If you have any questions please contact Rachel Lockwood: [email protected] 1