Staff Sgt. Kevin Paul, member of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and co-creator of Military Trumpet Jobs, performs an excerpt from Toccata Marziale by Ralph Vaughn-Williams. This excerpt is very commonly requested on auditions for military bands.
Audition tips: Play comfortably with a very full sound and show dynamic contrast. Panels will be looking for good time, clear articulation, appropriate style, and a resonant sound in the upper register. Hopefully this gives you a little insight on how to win an audition!
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Audio/Video editing by Ryan Brewer