Auditions & Visits

WELCOME! I hope you find all the information you need on this page. I would love to communicate with you about our fantastic studio at SFA. –Dr. Scott

New students and transfer students must be admitted to the Trombone Studio in the School of Music as well as to the University.

For high school juniors and sophomores, you are encouraged to use one of your college visit days to get a feel for the campus and the trombone studio.  Dr. Scott can help you set this up.  (See a typical schedule below.  The only difference is that you would not audition yet.)

For high school seniors and transfers:  There are two ways to audition.  You may sign up for one of the designated audition weekends or you may schedule a more personalized audition and tour (which is what I recommend).  Either audition serves as a scholarship audition as well as an admittance audition to the School of Music. Scholarships are generally decided before March 1.

LIVE AUDITION DATES FOR FALL 2023

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 (for scholarship consideration and acceptance)
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 (for scholarship consideration and acceptance)
Saturday, March 25, 2023 (for acceptance only)

You may sign up for either kind of audition here: Audition Portal
Please contact Dr. Scott directly dscott@sfasu.edu if you “check” that you would like to set up a personal audition and/or visit. Students who choose this option should take a “senior day” from school to visit the campus and ensembles, and have their audition.  This is the BEST way to get a “feel” for the university and School of Music as well as to meet other trombone students.  You should tailor your visit to your interests.  Usually, Trombone Choir meets on Mondays.  Trombone Studio class meets on Wednesdays.  Jazz Band and Orchestra meet Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Your audition day schedule is flexible!

SCHEDULING A VISIT–See which schedule interests you the most. Contact Dr. Scott with suggested dates that work for you. dscott@sfasu.edu

Here are typical schedules for Monday-Thursday:

Mondays

• 10 a.m. Campus Tour–optional–you set this up: https://www.sfasu.edu/visit
• 12 pm Sit in with the Jazz Band
• 1 p.m. Trombone Choir with Dr. Scott and Dr. Vacca
• 2:40 audition
• 3:00 Sit in with Wind Ensemble with Dr. Anglley (12:00 in the fall semester)
• 4:00 Visit the marching band rehearsal with Dr. Haddad and Dr. Kaatz (fall semester only)

Tuesdays/Thursdays

• 10 a.m. Campus Tour–optional–you set this up:https://www.sfasu.edu/visit
• 12:30-1:45 Sit in with Jazz Band rehearsal with Dr. Scott
• 2:00 Sit in with some of an Orchestra Rehearsal
• 2:40 audition
• 3:00 Sit in with Wind Ensemble with Dr. Anglley (Does not meet on Tues/Thurs in the fall semester)
• 4:00 Visit the marching band rehearsal with Dr. Haddad and Dr. Kaatz (fall semester only)

Wednesdays

• 10 a.m. Campus Tour–optional–you set this up: https://www.sfasu.edu/visit
• 1 p.m. Trombone Studio Class (a class for trombone majors) with Dr. Scott
• 2:40 audition
•  3:00 Sit in with Wind Ensemble with Dr. Campo  (12:00 in the fall semester)
• 4:00 Visit the marching band rehearsal with Dr. Haddad and Dr. Kaatz (fall semester only)

Fridays

• Fridays are not a good day to visit.

Audition Music for Incoming Freshmen

Plan to play a solo with at least two contrasting sections or movements–in other words, a slow legato part and a fast technical part.  You will also have a short sight-reading etude. You will also be asked to play a few major scales.  You should put your best foot forward for your audition.  Play a solo that you feel confident about. Examples: Morceau Symphonique by Guilmant, Andante et Allegro by Barat, Cavatine by Saint Saens, Concertino by David, Concerto by Grondahl.

Audition Music-Transfer from Community College or University

Plan to play a solo with at least two contrasting sections or movements–in other words, a slow legato part and a fast technical part.  You will also have a short sight-reading etude. A main component of your audition will consist of scales.  If you are transferring into the junior level and have completed four semesters of lessons at your college, you are expected to know all major and 3 forms of minor scales (two-octaves) to be accepted for admission.  Once admitted, you will be expected to test within the first few days of your first semester for “upper level consideration” for the SFA music faculty.  This will also consist of all major and minor scales two octaves and a solo with accompaniment (the same requirement as admission). You should discuss this audition at length with Dr. Scott.

Audition Music for Incoming Graduate Students

Contact Dr. Scott to arrange a visit and/or audition or to inquire about graduate studies at SFA.

If you have questions or If you would like to study trombone at SFA, contact Dr. Scott at dscott@sfasu.edu or visit www.music.sfasu.edu.

Scholarships

Band scholarships are very competitive and amounts of award vary depending on a number of factors including perceived performance ability, academics, and need of the School of Music. Academic Excellence Scholarships of up to $6000 per year are awarded automatically by the university if you qualify.  http://www.sfasu.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships

Flat-Rate Tuition

SFA uses a “Flat Rate” tuition of *$5300 each semester for most students, meaning you can take 12-21 hours, and the cost remains the same. This is a fantastic opportunity for music students who want to enroll in a lot of different ensembles and don’t want to pay more money to do so. Also, music students on average graduate with many more hours than other degree plans, so this is a huge cost saver.

*The specific rate could change, but flat-rate will still apply.