Wind, Brass & Percussion Auditions

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Bassoon player in an orchestal rehearsal in Silk Street Music Hall

Wind, Brass & Percussion Auditions

We encourage you to attend a live audition where possible, as this offers candidates the opportunity to engage in live music-making, to meet key departmental staff, and to experience our vibrant school environment.

If you are based overseas and elect to submit a recorded audition, the deadline to upload your audition video(s) is Friday 27 October 2023. Details about how to upload your recording(s) will follow after the application deadline..

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Guildhall Artist Masters - Orchestral Artistry and Advanced Instrumental Studies

Artist Diploma

Live Auditions

Please prepare a minimum of three contrasting pieces of solo repertoire, lasting between 25 and 40 minutes in total duration. The panel may not hear all pieces in their entirety. An accompanist is provided for London auditions only. 

Recorded auditions

Please submit a pre-recorded video audition of three contrasting pieces of solo repertoire, lasting between 25 and 40 minutes in total duration. 

We encourage you to play at least one piece with accompaniment.

Applicants who are successful in the initial audition round will be required to submit the below (you will be contacted following your audition):

  • an up-to-date artistic CV
  • a recent recording (made within the last year). 

These items will be reviewed by the Artist Diploma Panel as part of the second round of consideration.

Advanced Certificate

Audition requirements are the same as those for the Guildhall Artist Masters Performance Pathway (see above).