Applying to the DC Trombone Workshop 

Step 1: Fill out the application form by clicking on the image below
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​Step 2: Pay the DCTW 2024 Application Fee (below). This application fee is non-refundable. This fee will count towards tuition costs for the 2024 workshop for individuals who are accepted into the program. If you are applying for need based aid you do not need to pay the application fee.
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*Apply by March 31st or earlier - $25 application fee
​*Apply April 1st or later - $75 application fee
***All applications must be received no later than May 5th***

​Step 3: (optional) Applicants may have a letter of recommendation emailed on their behalf to [email protected]
                            
Step 4: Admissions decisions will be released by April 15th (for applications received by March 31st) and by May 15th (for applications received between April 1st and May 5th)
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Step 5: Submit non refundable payment to secure your spot at the 2024 DC Trombone Workshop.
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DCTW 2024 Application Fee (May 5th deadline)

$75.00
Pay Application Fee
2024 Audition Guidelines
  • Audio and Video submissions are accepted.
  • Use a YouTube, Google Drive, or Dropbox link in your application
  • Recordings may be one continuous take or each piece may be recorded separately

2024 Audition Repertoire
​General Applications: 
  • Up to 5 minutes of solos, etudes and/or excerpts of your choice​
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Applications to be considered for scholarship/work study*/aid**:
  • Tenor Trombone​​
    1. ​​Mozart, Tuba Mirum (mm. 1-18)
    2. Beach, "Gaelic" Symphony (mvt. 1, 17 after Q to the end) 
    3. 2-3 minutes of solos, etudes, and/or excerpts of your choice​
DCTW 2024 Tenor Excerpts.pdf
File Size: 678 kb
File Type: pdf
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  • Bass Trombone​
    1. ​​Schumann, Rhenish Symphony (mm. 1-18)
    2. Beach, "Gaelic" Symphony (mvt. 1, 5 before I to 11 after J)
    3. 2-3 minutes of solos, etudes, and/or excerpts of your choice​
DCTW 2024 Bass Excerpts.pdf
File Size: 560 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
*Applicants interested in work study will asked to provide a brief statement of experience and interest related to areas they want to be considered for (resident advisor, AV assistant, administrative assistant, social media, photography, driving, childcare)

**Applicants interested in need based aid will be asked to provide a brief statement of need