Klarinet Archive - Posting 001168.txt from 1998/04

From: "Lou Polcari" <lpolcari@-----.us>
Subj: Re: An interesting twist to the NSO Audition Saga
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 13:50:33 -0400

>I just heard from my student today that she has now been invited to the
>audition.

>Clear proof that calling, complaining and using connections definitely has
>effect.
>
>Of course, I am very happy for this student. Nonetheless, I think the
>system is terrible.

Agreed, however I think any attempts to change this system of selection
would be ineffective at best. I might consider however putting my name to a
list asking for change in the interest of finding the most qualified person
for a given post.

Lou Polcari
Principal Clarinet
Coastal Valley S.O.
Santa Barbara Co. Ca.

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