Klarinet Archive - Posting 000234.txt from 2002/01

From: David Naden <dnaden@-----.org>
Subj: RE: [kl] Seeking Last Words of Advice
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 20:31:14 -0500

Robert--

Auditions for any DC band (Air Force, Army, Navy or Marines) will be similar
to an orchestral audition.

David S. Naden
fomer member, 661st Air Force Band (Wright-Patterson AFB, OH)

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From: Robert [mailto:LetsReason@-----.com]
Subject: [kl] Seeking Last Words of Advice

Okay Ladies and Gentlemen. My audition is the day after tomorrow for the
Marine Band in D.C. I feel that after my debacle with my lip over the
holidays, I have recovered well enough to have a shot at the spot(s). What
I need now, as my stomach is literally quivering with nervousness just
thinking about it, is some last minute words of advice for Friday.

The notes and music should be there. Anyone with experience, or currently
in the band, that knows what they are looking for? Any anecdotes from old
auditions that might shed light on this one for me...even a little humor.
;-)

I will leave sometime around 5:00 AM on Friday morning for the audition in
DC. I live about 55 miles away in Winchester, VA. I was told by someone
that when they auditioned there were a couple dozen others. I was under the
impression that there would be a hundred or more. Anyone know the span of
competence I might find? Anyone know of the place, just a hint to ease my
mind? Is the audition on a stage, in a closet or in a backwards chair?
Does it all happen at once or do they have you play the excerpts here and
the Mozart there? Can you sit, or must you stand? Do they make you
double-tongue, or play with one hand? Will they ask what set-up I use?
Will I have to endure torture or metronome abuse? How long will it take;
will it take much time? I cannot believe that I'm writing in rhyme. Sigh.

Anyway. Thanks in advance.

Robert Moody
LetsReason@-----.com

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