44th Brass and Percussion Meeting and Competition

The 44th Brass and Percussion Meeting and Competition will be organised by the Brass and Percussion Department of the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen and the Conservatory Foundation between 2nd and 3rd April, 2023. 

Young trumpet, French-horn, trombone, tuba and percussion players are welcome to apply from any country. After a preliminary audition, candidates compete in two rounds. Elligible for entry:

  • 12th and 13th grade students of high schools specialising in music
  • full- or part-time students of BA university training, without an age-limit
  • students of the 5-year Teachers’ Training program, without an age limit
  • full- or part-time students of Master’s teachers’ training, without an age-limit

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

Applications can be submitted in two categories: (application to a higher category is allowed)

  • 1st category: 12th and 13th grade students of high schools specialising in music, 1st year students of BA or 5-year Teachers’ Training Programs
  • 2nd category: BA 2nd and 3rd year students, 2nd-4th year students of 5-year Teachers’s Training program, students of Master’s teachers’ training

All rounds are open to the public.

The order of performances is in alphabetical order, set by a preliminary draw and will be in effect throughout the competition.

First round of the competition is a local audition at the institutions.

During the national second and third rounds, the panel of jury will select the number of candidates who make it to the next round. The jury will evaluate the candidates with points from 1-20. The list of qualified candidates will be announced afterwards. The jury will issue first, second, third and special prizes. Prizes may be split in case of equal points or a very slight difference between points.

The decision of the jury is final, no further appeal is possible,

Winners of a category will perform at a gala concert before the award ceremony. In case of a split prize the jury will decide on the performer. 

The registration fee covers the costs of professional programs and concerts, but accommodation and meals are not included. 

Information about booking accommodation
 

Deadline for application: 15th March, 2023

APPLICATION FORM

The application form is valid with the following documents, which are to be color scanned and submitted via e-mail to rezesverseny@gmail.com:

  • filled-out and signed Declaration of Consent
  • certificate of school attendance
  • a document to certify the payment of registration fee (Via bank transfer, please indicate the name and address of applicant)

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Registration fee : 15000 HUF

The registration fee is nonrefundable. 

Candidates may bring their own piano accompanist, but all costs for the accompanist must be covered by themselves. Candidates may also ask for an accompanist by indicating it on the application form.
ATTENTION! For trumpet competitors we can't provide piano accompanist. We appreciate your understanding.

Contact: rezesverseny@gmail.com

 

Material of competition 2023

TRUMPET

1st age-group

1st round:

Orchestral parts:

2nd round:

  • A piece chosen by the candidate (maximum 10 minutes)

Orchestral parts:

2nd age-group

1st round:

  • Plog, S.: Postcards 1-2., or
  • Lendvai, Kamilló: Two Capriccios for Trumpet, or
  • Friedman, S.: Solus 1,2,3

Orchestral parts:

2nd round:

  • A piece chosen by the candidate (maximum 10 minutes)

Orchestral parts:

FRENCH-HORN

1st age-group

1st round:

Orchestral parts:

2nd round:

  • A piece chosen by the candidate (maximum 10 minutes)

2nd age-group

1st round:

  • Beethoven, Ludwig van: Horn Sonata, 1st movement with repetition, or
  • Kiel, August: Horn Concerto, 1st-2nd movements

Orchestral parts:

2nd round:

  • A piece chosen by the candidate (maximum 10 minutes)

TROMBONE

1st age-group - Tenor trombone

1st round:

  • Defaye, J. M.: À la manière de Bach

Orchestral part:

2nd round:

  • A piece chosen by the candidate  from the following list:
    • Serocki, K.: Sonatina
    • Guilmant, A.: Morceau Symphonique
    • Jorgensen, A.: Romance
    • Gräfe, F.: Concerto
    • Novakowsky, J.: Concerto
    • Weber, C. M.: Romance
    • Galliard, J. E.: Sonata in A minor
    • Loeillet, J. B.: Sonata
    • Defaye, J. M.: À la manière de Schumann, Debussy, Vivaldi
    • Cook: Bolivar
    • Sachse, E.: Concerto in B flat major 1st-2nd movements
    • Hidas, Frigyes: Fantasy for Trumpet and Piano
    • Vivaldi: Sonata in A minor 3rd-4th movements

1st age-group - Bass trombone

1st round:

  • Sachse, E.: Concerto in F, 1st-2nd movements

Orchestral parts:

2nd round:

  • A piece chosen by the candidate from the following list:
    • Eccles, H.: Sonata
    • Malek, M.: Konzert etüd
    • Naulais, J.: Monologue
    • Telemann, G. Ph.: Sonata in F minor 1st-2nd movements
    • Galliard, J. E.: Sonata in B-flat major I-II. movements
    • Bozza, E.: Prelude and Allegro
    • Krotov-Blazhevich: Concert Etude

2nd age-group - Tenor trombone

1st round:

  • Szunyogh, Balázs: Study for Trombone Solo

Orchestral parts:

2nd round:

  • A piece chosen by the candidate from the following list:
    • Grøndahl, L.: Concerto
    • Alto Trombone Sonata (Anonymus Czech)
    • Jongen, J.: Aria et polonaise
    • Filas, J.: Sonata
    • Filas, J.: Concerto
    • Matej, J.: Sonata
    • Larson, L. E.: Concerto
    • Mozart L.: Concerto
    • Albrechtsberger, J. G.: Concerto
    • Wagenseil, G. Ch.: Concerto
    • Martin, F.: Ballade
    • Stojowski, S.: Fantasia
    • Ropartz, J. G.: Piece en Mi bemol mineur
    • Tomasi, H.: Concerto
    • Defaye, J. M.: Deux Dances
    • Hindemith, P.: Sonata
    • Šulek, S.: Sonata
    • David, F.: Concerto
    • Rota, Nino: Concert
    • Serocki, K.: Concerto
    • Dutilleux, H.: Choral, Cadence et Fugato
    • Hidas, Frigyes: Movement for Trombone and Piano

2nd age-group - Bass trombone

1st round:

  • Szunyogh, Balázs: Study for Trombone Solo

Orchestral parts:

2nd round:

  • A piece chosen by the candidate from the following list:
    • Lebedev, A.: Concert in One Movement
    • Lebedev, A.: Concertantes Allegro
    • Hidas, Frigyes: Rhapsody
    • Hidas, Frigyes: Meditation
    • Casterede, J.: Fantaisie Concertante
    • Ewazen, E.: Concerto for Bass Trombone
    • Damase, J-M.: Prelude, Elegie and Final
    • Hartley, W. S.: Sonata Breve for Bass Trombone Solo
    • Georg, T. R.: Concerto for Bass Trombone
    • Händel, G. F.: Sonata in F minor
    • Telemann, G. Ph.: Sonata in F minor
    • Schnyder, D.: Sonata
    • Schnyder, D.: Sub Zero Concert
    • Gillingham, D.: Sonata
    • Lantier, P.: Introduction, Romance et Allegro
    • Bozza, E.: New Orleans
    • Bach, J. S.: Cello Suite No. 1, No. 3. No. 5
    • Corelli, A.: Sonata in A minor
    • Corelli, A.: Sonata in D minor

TUBA

1st age-group

1st round:

  • Gregson, Edward: Tuba Concerto (1976) - 1st movement

Orchestral parts:

2nd round:

  • A piece chosen by the candidate (maximum 10 minutes)

2nd age-group

1st round:

  • Gregson, Edward: Tuba Concerto (1976) - 2nd-3rd movements

Orchestral parts:

2nd round:

  • A piece chosen by the candidate (maximum 10 minutes)

PERCUSSION

1st age-group

1st round:

  • Musser, C. O.: Prelude in G major
  • Baudo, S.: Trois danses païennes - 1st movement 

Orchestral parts:

2nd round:

  • Optional Bach violin solo sonata or partita with 4-mallet for marimba or vibraphone (BWV 1001-1006)
  • Beck, J.: Triptych motif - for timpani

2nd age-group

1st round:

  • Musser, C. O.: Etude in Ab Major Op.6, No.2
  • An optional etude for 4 timpani composed by Elliott Carter

Orchestral parts:

2nd round:

  • Kaiser, Leander: Hurricane's Eye 
  • Campbell, J.: Symphonic Dances 1st and 3rd movements

 

Last update: 2023. 03. 04. 19:07