Audition Day

Taking a professional orchestral audition is a unique challenge in the life of a young musician.

In addition to a step-by-step plan of action over 12 chapters, this book by Blaise Déjardin (Principal Cello, Boston Symphony Orchestra) includes 38 orchestral cello excerpts, complete with fingerings, bowings and detailed instructions on how to approach each excerpt.

“If you have been offered an audition for a cello position in a professional orchestra, Blaise Déjardin has created the perfect guide to achieving your goal...a world of advice...an invaluable collection...a well-conceived and very user-friendly book." THE STRAD MAGAZINE, June 2022

Audition Day is endorsed by these world-class cellists:

"A blockbuster hit for any cellist looking to thrive in an audition." JOHANNES MOSER (International Soloist)

“What a terrific book! It is thoughtful, logical, clear, and extremely helpful.” JOHN SHARP (Principal Cello, Chicago Symphony)

"This is a fantastic book to prepare an orchestral audition." GAUTIER CAPUÇON (International Soloist)

"Audition Day is a gold mine of time-tested tips and solutions." CARTER BREY (Principal Cello, New York Philharmonic)

"A very important work. I strongly recommend it!" KIAN SOLTANI (International Soloist)

"An eye-opening guide." BRINTON SMITH (Principal Cello, Houston Symphony)