Klarinet Archive - Posting 000804.txt from 1998/08

From: "Dee D. Hays" <deerich@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Bad Audition (on bass clarinet)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:09:13 -0400

>> > [...] 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.

However the timing of the comment was inappropriate on the judges part.
Comments should have been noted and then given to the students after
auditions were completed and the results announced. In addition the type of
comment given had no value as there was no information in it that the
student could use to improve. If the comment was actually as quoted, it is
the sign of someone who is just trying to put other people down.

Dee Hays
Canton, SD

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