Klarinet Archive - Posting 001327.txt from 1998/04

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Boston Symphony Audition procedure
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 19:28:48 -0400

On Thu, 23 Apr 1998, Jonathan Cohler wrote:
> Yes, I know that a tape is not an ideal audition vehicle, but it is most
> certainly much better than a resume.

It is just different than a resume - not better. It is a tool designed to
show something other than what a resume shows. That's all. It doesn't
show orchestral experience, and it doesn't show past teachers. But it is
a valuable tool nonetheless.

Roger Garrett
IWU