Klarinet Archive - Posting 000106.txt from 2000/01

From: "Benjamin Maas" <benmaas@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] auditioning for honor band
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 22:19:56 -0500

> > how many octaves to play the scales, and how fast.
>
> This is often prescribed by the organization running the
> auditions (here in
> Pennsylvania, PMEA sets minimum tempi, octaves and a specific rhythm. Our
> local county organization even prohibits students from playing
> more than the
> prescribed number of octaves). Your sponsoring teacher will need
> to find out
> what the rules are where you are. If no teacher is sponsoring you (not
> possible in Pennsylvania) you might find a contact number on the web to
> call and ask.
>

In California, there are no such requirements on the number of octaves to
play. It is suggested to play your scales at least 2 octaves (3 on the ones
you can: like E, F, F#, or G).

> > Also if you have any
> > comments about how I should dress, or how should I act that would
> > be a great
> > help.
>
> Again, in this area of Pennsylvania (which is where I've had all my
> experience with student honor bands, both as a student and as a
> teacher) the
> auditions are "blind" (the auditioners face away from the auditionees). So
> it doesn't much make a difference to the judges if you audition
> nude, but it
> might cause a stir in the hallway. Again, you'll have to find out from
> someone local who is in touch with the organization what the
> procedures are
> and whether anyone who matters to your score will even see you.
> Most of our
> students go to these auditions in normal school/street clothes - very
> informal.
>

Once again, no such luck in California. SCSBOA honor group auditions are
quite definitely *not* blind. I wish they were as I think it would be a
much more fair audition.

--Ben

Benjamin Maas
Freelance Clarinetist and Recording Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
benmaas@-----.com
http://www.fifthcircle.com

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