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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000079.txt from 2004/09

From: Kat Sleeper <katsleeper@-----.net>
Subj: [DR-L] More Humor: Musical comments
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 10:32:47 -0400

You know, sometimes when you are judging you just don't know what to
say. Maybe some of these will help!
(Of course, the other side of me is thinking...."Oh those poor kids!!
It's so hard for some just to get through without falling over--they
deserve some credit just for showing up! ;-) )

Enjoy!

--Kat

Begin forwarded message:

> The following are actual comments from judges at Solo and Ensemble
> Festivals:
>
> I've heard better tone production from a weed-whacker.
>
> Did you MEAN to be playing that piece from the middle out to the edges?

> The little "b" sign means flat and the "pound sign" means sharp.

> Whole notes should be held out LONGER than eighth notes.
>
> The correct fingering for open G is as follows: open.
>
> Are you SURE that fingering chart was for YOUR instrument?
>
> Was that an accelerando at measure 37, or were you just fumbling for
> the
>
> note?
>
> Always remove the swab from your instrument before beginning to play.
>
> Okay, now turn the music right side up and start again!
>
> I've seen better breath support in an 80-year-old chain smoker.
>
> See all the little dots on the page? Those are NOTES.
>
> Please try not to sob during all the rests.
>
> When tuning up, you should both try and play the same note.
>
> When playing the saxophone, your left hand goes on the top and your
> right
> hand goes on the bottom.
>
> If you tapped your foot any louder, we could call this a percussion
> solo.
>

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