Audition Day; Blaise Dejardin (Opus Cello)

Audition Day: Your Guide for a Successful Orchestral Cello Audition by Blaise Dejardin is a practical audition preparation book for advanced cellists pursuing orchestral opportunities. Published by Opus Cello, this guide draws on Dejardin's experience as Principal Cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra to help players plan, practice, and perform with greater focus and confidence. The book includes a step-by-step preparation plan across 12 chapters, covering practice organization, mental preparation, mock auditions, audition tapes, performance under pressure, and the audition day itself. It also features 38 orchestral cello excerpts with fingerings, bowings, and detailed guidance for approaching each excerpt. A valuable resource for conservatory students, pre-professional cellists, teachers, and audition candidates, this book supports disciplined preparation for professional cello auditions.