Klarinet Archive - Posting 000802.txt from 1998/08

From: gerhardt@-----. Gerhardt)
Subj: Re: [kl] Bad Audition (on bass clarinet)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:09:11 -0400

On Aug 27, 8:17am, you--and you know who you are--wrote:

> > [...] 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."
>
> Unfortunate that the auditioner said anything. He should have just smiled
> and said "thank you - we'll let you know where you place - thanks for
> auditioning!" And kept his thoughts and reactions to himself.

I disagree. I think it is vitally important to know what is going on in the
head of those adjudicating us (students), especially if it affects our
progress. Saying nothing and just smiling is not only dishonest, it destroys
our ability to make rational decisions about our playing.

--
Scott M. Gerhardt <gerhardt@-----.com>
5F 55 E8 3E AA 08 68 9A 58 CA 7C B1 B4 BE 24 B6

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