Klarinet Archive - Posting 000786.txt from 1998/08

From: <GTGallant@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Bad Audition (on bass clarinet)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:08:55 -0400

In a message dated 98-08-26 23:23:01 EDT, you write:

<< He was cringing at every adagio half note held
with vibrato, the way I attempted to swell and contract with the musical
lines. I could tell, he didn't like my style. Ouch. To add insult to
injury, he concluded the audition with, "We'll place you SOMEWHERE. Most
likely NOT the top band. You're just starting. Maybe
you'll have some time to acquaint yourself with that pretty horn of
yours. >>

Never play overly expressive for an orchestra/band audition. Play clean and
use moderate expression/dynamics/phrasing. Some adjudicators are boring
stiffs and will not like something musical (because they don't understand it).
Most audition committees are only concerned with technique. Welcome to
college, my friend! Get use to fat-cat administrators and beauracrats, who
will try and make your next four or so years as miserable as their pathetic
lives! Just chalk it up to a lesson learned and remember, bore 'em to death
and you'll be principle!

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