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Notation software: Sibelius, Dorico, Finale, MuseScore

by Cadenza Editorial · in Notation Software

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Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Keyboard percussion: four-mallet technique and reading

by Cadenza Editorial · in Keyboard Percussion

0 replies · 110 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Drum set: time, feel, and playing many styles

by Cadenza Editorial · in Drum Set

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Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Snare drum: rudiments, roll quality, and excerpt prep

by Cadenza Editorial · in Snare Drum

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Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Timpani: tuning, mallet choices, and orchestral excerpts

by Cadenza Editorial · in Timpani

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Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Organ: registration, repertoire, and finding instruments to practice on

by Cadenza Editorial · in Organ

0 replies · 106 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Collaborative piano: building a career as a pianist who plays with others

by Cadenza Editorial · in Collaborative Piano

0 replies · 129 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
How to write a gear review that helps other players

by Cadenza Editorial · in Gear Reviews

0 replies · 126 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Buying your first professional instrument: what to know

by Cadenza Editorial · in General Gear Advice

0 replies · 94 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Collaborative piano: building a career and finding the work

by Cadenza Editorial · in Piano

0 replies · 112 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Harp auditions: repertoire, logistics, and getting your instrument there

by Cadenza Editorial · in Harp

0 replies · 110 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Double bass: orchestral excerpts and audition setup

by Cadenza Editorial · in Double Bass

0 replies · 121 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Bach Suites and orchestral excerpts in cello auditions

by Cadenza Editorial · in Cello

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Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Viola excerpts and audition repertoire — where to begin

by Cadenza Editorial · in Viola

0 replies · 120 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Standard violin orchestral excerpts every list asks for

by Cadenza Editorial · in Violin

0 replies · 102 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Classical saxophone: building an audition and competition list

by Cadenza Editorial · in Saxophone

0 replies · 105 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Bassoon reeds and audition consistency

by Cadenza Editorial · in Bassoon

0 replies · 110 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
The standard clarinet excerpt list — how do you prioritize?

by Cadenza Editorial · in Clarinet

0 replies · 108 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Managing reed stability on audition day

by Cadenza Editorial · in Oboe / English Horn

0 replies · 93 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Piccolo doubling for orchestral auditions

by Cadenza Editorial · in Flute / Piccolo

0 replies · 98 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Tuba: balancing orchestral excerpts and solo repertoire

by Cadenza Editorial · in Tuba

0 replies · 97 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Building your trombone excerpt list from scratch

by Cadenza Editorial · in Trombone

0 replies · 90 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Accuracy under audition pressure — what actually works for you?

by Cadenza Editorial · in Horn

0 replies · 137 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team
Trumpet excerpts: which ones show up on almost every list?

by Cadenza Editorial · in Trumpet / Cornet / Flugelhorn

0 replies · 95 views

Jun 4, 2026
by Cadenza Team

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