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Repertoire for classical sax auditions and competitions varies widely. Which works have served you well, and how do you choose a program that shows range without overreaching?
by Cadenza Team in Saxophone · Jun 4, 2026
Consistency is everything when the room is silent. How do you build and rotate reeds so you’re not gambling on the day, and how do you adapt to a new space?
by Cadenza Team in Bassoon · Jun 4, 2026
From the Mendelssohn Scherzo to Beethoven 6 and Daphnis — which excerpts form the core, and how do you decide what to polish first when time is short?
by Cadenza Team in Clarinet · Jun 4, 2026
Reeds make or break the day. How do you prepare a stable batch, adapt to a new hall and climate, and stay calm when a reed isn’t cooperating? Oboists and English horn players, share your systems.
by Cadenza Team in Oboe / English Horn · Jun 4, 2026
Many flute postings expect piccolo. How do you keep both voices audition-ready, and which piccolo excerpts do you find come up most often?
by Cadenza Team in Flute / Piccolo · Jun 4, 2026
Orchestral auditions and solo/competition work pull practice in different directions. How do you split your time, and which instruments do you bring for which situations?
by Cadenza Team in Tuba · Jun 4, 2026
If you were starting an excerpt binder today, which pieces would be non-negotiable and in what order would you learn them? Useful for students preparing their first audition season.
by Cadenza Team in Trombone · Jun 4, 2026
Accuracy is rarely about talent and usually about routine. What warmups, mental tools, and practice habits hold up when the stakes are high? Horn players, compare notes.
by Cadenza Team in Horn · Jun 4, 2026
From Mahler to Petrushka to Pictures — which excerpts have you seen most across auditions, and how do you prioritize practice when a list is long? Share your core list.
by Cadenza Team in Trumpet / Cornet / Flugelhorn · Jun 4, 2026
Tenure-track vs. one-year, principal vs. section, screened rounds, deposit and travel terms — postings carry a lot of detail. What do you look for first, and what red or green flags have you learned to spot?
by Cadenza Team in Orchestra Jobs · Jun 4, 2026
Prescreens are often the first cut. What separates a recording that advances from one that doesn’t — repertoire choices, audio quality, editing rules, pacing? Add your hard-won lessons here.
by Cadenza Team in Applications, CVs & Prescreens · Jun 4, 2026
Everyone’s prep looks a little different. How do you balance excerpts, mock auditions, rest, and travel logistics in the last stretch? Share what’s worked — and what you’d never do again.
by Cadenza Team in General Audition Discussion · Jun 4, 2026
The Lounge is for everything that doesn’t fit a specific board. To kick things off: what recording, concert, or piece has been on repeat for you lately, and why?
by Cadenza Team in The Lounge · Jun 4, 2026
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by Cadenza Team in Introduce Yourself · Jun 4, 2026
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by Cadenza Team in Corrections & Missing Info · May 29, 2026
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by Cadenza Team in Marketplace Rules · May 29, 2026
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by Cadenza Team in Audition Reports · May 29, 2026
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by Cadenza Team in Cadenza Announcements · May 29, 2026