Our trumpet studio takes full advantage of Lamont's multi-genre curriculum and performance opportunities. From orchestra to opera to jazz bands, our trumpet players never lack performance opportunities.
Trumpet players study with award-winning faculty with over four decades of combined teaching experience, including lessons with David Artley.
Applicants may choose to either audition in person in Denver OR submit a recorded video audition and complete a Zoom interview.
Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. You may indicate your preference for a live or virtual audition on the Lamont application.
Click here to view the current year’s audition/interview dates and the full steps for how to apply.
Applicants unable to travel to Denver for a live audition may submit a video audition via the Lamont application AND will complete a live Zoom interview. Repertoire may be recorded separately in multiple takes; editing within each take is prohibited.
The interview will last about 20 minutes. It will include a performance of part of one of your prepared audition pieces, a short sight-reading exercise, and a Q&A with the faculty.
Undergraduate (BM, BA and Minor)
All major scales, two octaves when possible
Pick one from the following selections:
One of the 14 Arban Characteristic studies
One major solo work for trumpet
One Brandt, Bosquet or Charlier etude
Joseph Haydn, Concerto for Trumpet, second movement
Graduate (MM and Certificate in Performance)
All major and minor scales, two octaves when applicable
One Charlier etude
Student's choice of a major solo work for the trumpet
Two contrasting excerpts from the orchestral literature
Go to the graduate admission application to submit your information. For information on admission requirements, visit the graduate academic programs page and locate your program of interest.
