Double Bass Audition

[MAJUSCULE]

So I want to audition for the youth orchestra in town and I need two contrasting works or one piece containing contrasting elements. Any suggestions? just to get me on the right track.

 

[Dr_Atomic]

Pick two of these - they're pretty cool:

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[stencilman]

I'd do the Valse or Chanson Triste by Koussevitzky combined with a fast movement of the Eccles Sonata (I or IV).

A Koussevitzky piece can show off your lyrical, romantic side whereas the Eccles can show your technique and adherence to Baroque style.

 

[Peter Ferretti]

fast movement of the Eccles Sonata (I or IV).

You must mean the 2nd movement.

 

[ouija]

It really depends on your level..."youth orchestra audition level" can mean a lot of things. The Marcello and Vivaldi cello are nice, and are mostly in the range you'd be playing in that sort of setting. The Koussevitzky pieces and Eccles go higher. Depends what you're comfortable with.

 

[SplitNick]

Second that. Just the first movement of the Marcello, which is really two movements would provide what you need, as far as two contrasting sections. I would think that would be appropriate for youth orchestra....

or...

Some contrasting pieces from the O. Zimmerman Solo collection.

 

[Andrew Hamilton]

I did the Antoniotti when I was auditioning for youth orchestra. Marcello is also nice and easy. Eccles might take a little bit more work to get down.

 

[stencilman]

yes, that's what i meant.

 

[paperbag1213]

Sonata no. 4 Antonio Vivaldi, ed. Zimmermann (international)

I. Largo
IV. Allegro

that what my audition is