Welcome to the Ohio University Trombone Studio website!
Bem-vindos ao site do estúdio de Trombones da Ohio University*
* A informação abaixo é toda em inglês, por favor entre em contato comigo se tiver interesse em ingressar no nosso estúdio ou se tiver dúvidas.
Meet our current students HERE!
Prospective Students
If you are interested in join the Ohio University Trombone Studio pursuing a undergraduate or graduate degree, please contact Lucas Borges as soon as possible. Students are also strongly encouraged to have a lesson prior to their audition.
Below you will find some helpful information about applications and auditions.
Application Process
One of the easiest ways to apply to Ohio University is now online. Simply go to the Ohio University homepage and follow the links to making application online. Students are encouraged to make application as soon as possible and most importantly before their audition date. Online application for undergraduates and graduates can be found using the following links:
Undergraduate: http://www.ohio.edu/admissions/
Graduate: http://www.ohio.edu/graduate/
School of Music entrance auditions: https://www.ohio.edu/finearts/music/admission/audition-info.cfm
If you have questions or special concerns, please contact either the admission derpartment or Lucas Borges.
Repertoire Suggestions
The Ohio University School of Music has the following general audition requirements. Additionally, the following information is simply recommended and required. If you have questions contact me. In general, there are no limitations with regard to what you want perform, so judgement should be based on what sounds your best!
Scales
Undergraduates should prepare all major scales two octaves with tonic arpeggios. Minor scales are not required, but suggested if comfortable. Graduate applicants should prepare all major and minor scales and arpeggios.
Etudes
Two contrasting etudes illustrating lyrical and technical styles should be a minimum.
Below are some suggested etudes books to find appropriate etudes:
Bordogni - Vocalises
Blazhevich – Sequences
Kopprasch – Sixty Selected Studies for Trombone Vol. I. II.
Mueller – Technical Studies Vol. II
Snedecor – Lyrical Etudes
Tyrell – 40 progressive Studies
Voxman - Selected studies
Solo
Usually, solos selected from your state contest list (Class A) are appropriate. Also, required repertoire lists for solo competitions (high school, college, Young Artist, or Artist level) are appropriate as well. In the end, you simply want to select a solo that is highly familiar and demonstrates your finest qualities. The difficulty level of the solo should not be the primary focus for your selection.
Excerpts
Excerpt preparation is highly suggested for graduate school applicants. Selections can be based on current auditions or competition lists.
Audition Dates
For dates and more information go to http://www.ohio.edu/finearts/music/admission/audition-info.cfm
In order to be considered for a music scholarship, students should audition on one of these dates. If none of these dates work with your schedule, please contact Lucas Borges to arrange a separate audition date.
