The Military Trumpeter: From Audition to Admission

Davy DeArmond, Mannes '04

If you are thinking about auditioning on trumpet for a military band, you’ll find this book a vital resource. It includes all the excerpts you’ll need in clear, beautifully engraved notation along with insights from players who have performed in military bands for years, serve as judges for auditions, and make hiring decisions. It also offers perspectives on the audition process and life in a military band.

The book includes all the pieces you need to master, including wind band excerpts, marches, and bugle calls.

Reading and using this book is like having an expert teacher by your side, helping you navigate all aspects of the military band audition process.

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