Klarinet Archive - Posting 000789.txt from 1997/08

From: Mark Charette <charette@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Contests
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 23:09:13 -0400

Matthew A Cullen wrote:
>
> Why not just revise the rule, and give everyone more time, make the
> festival 3 days instead of 2!

Because 3 days wouldn't be enough, either. A limit has to
be set; as was stated before, these aren't recitals but are
to judge your abilities and musicianship with respect to
your peers.

There is *so* much music available that will fit the alloted
time. Why not be a bit adventurous and take a look at lesser
know but possibly fine music? I have literally hundreds of
clarinet/piano pieces cataloged on sneezy (352 exactly).
Why not one of the many other sonatas? If you want to really
stand out & you think you're *really* good, how about one of
the contemporary pieces with multiphonics? Most adjudicators
at the high school level don't get to hear much like that :)
--
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