Klarinet Archive - Posting 000302.txt from 1998/03

From: Aimee &/or Randall Kratofil <kratofil@-----.com>
Subj: Memorization
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 14:42:45 -0500

Memorization is not the norm for woodwind players, but my private
students are now learning.

I have them participating in our PMTA (PA Music Teachers Assoc)
Evaluations. (Similar to Natl Federation Festivals) They early levels
require 2 memorized pieces, then later 3. They are doing it, though
some reluctantly. A few have even played memorized pieces in recitals.
This is the requirement for formal PMTA recitals.

I think they benefit. They know the piece much better. They are forced
to practice it more, in order to memorize. They can't stop with, "well,
I can get through it." I was reluctant, but now I support it. I see
how well I play the concertos I memorized for contests. Try it!!

Aimee Kratofil
Greensburg, PA