Klarinet Archive - Posting 000245.txt from 2002/01

From: "Tony Wakefield" <tony-wakefield@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Seeking Last Words of Advice
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 06:51:53 -0500

All you need is the ability to play and the ability to look smart and know
how to say "Yes Sir!".
Good luck.
T. W.

> 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

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