Klarinet Archive - Posting 000807.txt from 1998/08

From: pollyg@-----. Gulakowski)
Subj: Re: [kl] Bad Audition (on bass clarinet)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:09:16 -0400

On Thu, 27 Aug 1998 16:43:24 PDT gerhardt@-----. Gerhardt)
writes:
>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.

P: I'm sorry Scott, I have to disagree. Saying nothing and smiling is
not dishonest - diplomatic, perhaps but the smile could be because you're
wearing a great shirt and does not have to be connected to your audition.
If a smile destroys your ability to make rational decisions... I've been
told I have a dazzling smile and I know where there's a bridge for sale!
Seriously, the place for making rational decisions about your playing is
in your private lessons, sectional rehearsals, juries (maybe), master
classes and the like. The audition process serves the purposes of the
orchestra or band as a group, not the student or player as an individual.
The auditioner is looking to put together the best group possible, not
necessarily teach. I also believe an adjudicator should be non-comittal
at least until AFTER all auditions are complete and decisions made.

Paulette
>
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