Klarinet Archive - Posting 000398.txt from 1997/10

From: clarinetken@-----.com (From Me Man)
Subj: Auditions
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 00:40:41 -0400

Hello Mr. Lacy,
I just wanted to say thank you for your informative message about
college auditions. I, myself, used to get worked up over a little
mistake at an audition and it would affect the rest of my audition,
however, that has all changed. I now feel that the person or people
doing the audition look for the overall musicianship in the individual.
This was exactly the case when I auditioned for the New York Youth
Symphony. I had a few mistakes, however, I still received the principal
position. It's funny how I had the idea engraved into my brain that an
audition has to be totally perfect. I do now, especially more now with
your "inspiration," enjoy myself at auditions.

Thanks a lot!

Kenneth Chin
Principal Clarinet
Managing Representative
New York Youth Symphony
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