Klarinet Archive - Posting 000066.txt from 2000/03

From: "mark weinstein" <cpaok@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] audition
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 12:54:14 -0500

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From: Kloc, Francois <Francois.Kloc@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] audition

> Hello! I have a college audition on Saturday that means a great deal to
> me.
> This is one of those auditions that could make or break my choice of
> what I
> want to do. I am fairly well-prepared and feel confident that I can
> play
> well. However, sometimes during auditions a reed will start to go bad
> or
> other factors will come into play and my nerves will get the better of
> me.
> Does anyone have any advice (psychological, reed-wise) for auditions?
> Does
> anyone have any routines that work well for them? Thanks
>
> liquidgrey
>
> Hi,
>
> I was in Florida last week doing a ClarinetFest and Mitchell Estrin who
> is the Assistant Professor of Clarinet at UF in Gainsville and played
> with the NY philarmonic for 21 years now was doing a master class.
> He gave some tips for auditions and I forward those to you.I hope it
> will help you.
> 1)Audition Psychology
> Spent time alone before playing.
> don't allow your attention to be distracted
> mentally review the piece before playing it,concentrating on how you
> prepared to perform that piece.
> 2) relaxation.
> Deep breathing is vital
> if you have to wait consider.a) Taking a walk b)reading c)resting
> quietly d) DO NOT PRACTICE e) having a snack and drincks such as
> banana,apple,crackers,water or fruit juice.
> 3)Audition techniques
> warm up on audition day should be easy,not too taxing,doing general
> touch-ups.
> Tune with piano when necessary
> take your time between movements or pieces
> dress confortably but not too informally
> 4) Audition Environment Possibilities
> expect to see a variety of personalities.
> improper warm-up facilities,overcowding,little time to warm up
> accoustical deficiencies during audition:adjust quickly!(play a few
> tasteful notes on stage to warm up
>
> I hope this will help you aand good luck let us know
>
> Musically yours,
>
> FRANCOIS KLOC
> Manager of Woodwinds North America
> Boosey & Hawkes Musical Instruments, Inc.
>
>
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