Klarinet Archive - Posting 000451.txt from 1995/01

From: Lori Grisham <LORILAINE@-----.COM>
Subj: Nerves
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 1995 23:26:51 -0500

I am a high school senior about to audition for a music scholarship. I have
had several auditions in my short career, but I have never been able to get
over my nervousness. It really effects my playing, especially when I'm
shaking so bad that I produce an unwanted and horrible vibrato sound!! This
upcoming audition is the most important one I have ever done. Most of the
people on this list are much more experienced than I am, so I was wondering
if anyone could give me some advice on controlling my nerves. Also, I am
playing Weber's Concertino. If anyone has any advice regarding that piece,
it would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lori Grisham