Studio Overview
The CSU tuba and euphonium studio is comprised of fantastic students eager to make music a part of their lives. Students learn the fundamentals of playing the tuba and euphonium, along with life-long lessons about being a professional musician. Whether the focus is on band, orchestra, music therapy, or music education, tuba and euphonium students will find the CSU tuba studio a welcoming and challenging environment.
Studio students have the opportunity to perform in chamber ensembles, University Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Sinfonia, and Symphonic Band.
Audition Requirements
Undergraduate requirements (all degrees):
- Prepare two contrasting works. These can be etudes, solo works, or movements from a solo work
- All major scales and sight reading may be asked
Graduate Audition Requirements:
- One lyrical etude
- One technical etude
- One complete, major work (concerto, sonata, etc.) originally composed for the instrument
- Six orchestral/band excerpts as appropriate