Klarinet Archive - Posting 000283.txt from 2003/10

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Inspiration
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2003 13:37:10 -0400

Chantelle,

Cut yourself some slack kid. Music is supposed to be enjoyable. And =
everybody who ventures into it for a living has to start somewhere. You =
obviously aren't at the bottom, given the list of credentials you =
present. Take the time to enjoy your playing and think of your audition =
as an opportunity to play for someone and make them happy with your =
playing. Yes, you will be critiqued, but that is how you get chosen for =
placement purposes. If there is no one to listen to your playing, there =
isn't much sense in playing to begin with. It is normal to be nervous, =
but don't burn the building before you even get inside. You have loads =
of experience and if your grades are reasonable, you are worrying over =
nothing. You will get into school. Just complete the application =
process on time and continue preparing for your auditions. And we will =
all hope that you find a teacher soon, too. Best wishes.

Nancy (whose maiden name is Edwards!)

Nancy E. Buckman, CPO, AFO, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu

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