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Abstract
In an increasingly competitive environment among tuba players vying for a small and selective number of full-time professional performance jobs, aspiring tubists must develop the confidence, awareness, and skill set required to perform the core audition repertoire for bands and orchestras expertly. Accordingly, this dissertation focuses on the analyses and audition preparation of the twenty most frequently requested military band audition excerpts for the tuba, and it sets forth performance guidelines to assist in developing the performer into a compelling and desirable musician. The document discusses each excerpt’s background, performance challenges, and opportunities to enhance one’s performance, which increases overall competitiveness in the audition circuit.