Audition Preparation Recommendations
After taking a long break from playing seriously, I have decided to take an audition in my city! Scary! The audition will take place in July. I am looking for recommendations to kick my oboe butt back in gear. My husband is a professional bassoonist, and has been so encouraging. But I'd also love some oboe-specific recommendations.
My playing strengths: air and sound, intonation, phrasing
Playing weaknesses: technique (sometime my fingers get so stuck!), notes above high D
The music is Mozart Oboe Concerto, La Scala, Tchaik 4, Scheherazade y Couperin. Believe it or not this is for a band audition haha. They're all at a passable level, but not audition ready.
Thank you all so much for your recommendations! This is a very awesome and encouraging subreddit <3
Posted May 1, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC