| Simon,
Forgive me that I put your post aside to answer later. It got away from me, I'm sorry.
It's a very general question you ask. There are a set of very standard orchestral works and included excerpts that you should be familiar with. Things like the leonore overture calls, Petrushka and the like. There's a ton of that sort of stuff. But what i wanted to say is that your basic playing needs to be top drawer if you wish to be successful in this business. You must be comfortable playing a solo with an ensemble and have several styles under your belt, classic and popular.
You must have unusual endurance and better-than-average upper register. Sight reading is a plus or a strong practice ethic if you're not a great reader. Multiple tonguing is important to have smooth and quick so your playing is supple.
You see what I mean. Your basic playing needs to be above average in all respects, that's what gets hired.
If you have some really specific questions I hope to be of better help to you.
Please write again soon and have a Fosters for me!
ML |