Klarinet Archive - Posting 000278.txt from 1998/08

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Music major priority
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 18:02:41 -0400

On Fri, 7 Aug 1998, Neil Leupold wrote:
> many orchestras will not even allow a per-
> son into the orchestra hall -- much less on stage to
> audition -- if their resume does not reflect completion
> of an undergraduate clarinet performance curriculum from
> a reputable school.

I hesitate to respond to this issue again - with certain people - but the
above statement is simply not true. Kevin Fay's posting was
correct....the orchestra is only concerned with:
a. Your ability to play the clarinet
b. Your professional performance experience

There is no prerequisite that a person have a degree. In fact, most
listings state something like this:

"The Los Angeles Philharmonic Auditions and Renewals committee reserves
the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest
professional standards at these auditions....."

Note the lack of a requirement for a degree in undergraduate performance?

St Paul Chamber Orchestra......same wording
San Francisco Symphony.......same wording

The committee don't look for a degree in music, they look for professional
playing experience.

There are many people performing in professional orchestras that have only
a bachelors degree in music education........some don't have degrees in
music at all.

Roger Garrett
IWU

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