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Author: William
Date: 2004-01-20 20:39
I like the last line, "A lot of it is just who had a good day and who had a bad day."
That goes for the auditioners as well as the auditionees . The same audition played for someone "out of sorts" will sound much better to the "happy" listener, and that is something beyond the control of the player.
However, for the most part, the old adage--"chance favors the prepared mind"--holds true. If you have practiced and prepared every aspect of your upcoming audition--as in the article suggests you must--then perhaps chance (luck) will be more apt to favor your performance.
Great article--thanks, Ken.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2004-01-20 20:41
Should be required reading for all potential music performance majors...GBK
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2004-01-21 17:04
Sucessful auditionees also should be prepared to play things at wildly fast tempos.///
David Dow
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2004-01-21 17:07
The giving up of alcohol may require more discipline for some than others...
David Dow
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-01-21 19:27
I disagree with the post of giving up physical fitness. I think this is an important part to your health in general and it stimulates your mind and immune system. Also, no vitamins should be necessary if you continue a proper diet. Other than that, I do see alot of good points in that article.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2004-01-21 19:37
Dear Alexi: One of the most physically out of shape clarinetist ever(Alan Hacker of the London Phil)performed with a richer sound than his in shape colleagues.
Much of the approach of playing the clarinet has to do with the control of the variables.... being a muscle bound athlete will not help any one trying to play an instrument with the subtleness the clarinet requires.\
Some of the worst players I have ever heard were athletic types who could not even get a whisper of a sound....
I myself exercise a good deal, but have seen some players in their 70s play far better then their in shape youthful colleagues.///...including myself and I play Principal Clarinet in a professional orchestra!!
David Dow
Post Edited (2004-01-21 19:39)
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-01-21 19:52
David,
I know that this is correct. I remember an old post where we debated exercise and it's affect on your musical ability. I know of two extremes myself. Two music teachers in my college. One is a trumpet player who is excellent. He is ex-military (AF) and swims 2 miles, runs one and a half, and does countless pushups before his first class every morning. He is extremely fit (especially for his age!) The other is the clarinet instructor at college who is not in nearly as great physical shape, but also has a gorgeous sound.
I was commenting that I wouldn't agree to STOP exercising. I think that it's a poor reason. Of course, this is just my thinking. I exercise regularly and would not give up my health for the world.
You'll find people in every shape and size that are excellent players, but to me, giving up something that's healthy and "good" in order to try to achieve a higher level of musicality is not a good thing to do. Giving up alcohol I can understand. Giving up TV, partying, drugs, video games, or anything that isn't helping your body and/or mind I can understand. But giving up an exercise routine that boosts your immune system, lowers your cholesterol, relieves stress, etc. to me is not the way to go.
But while I can preach and preach, others will do what they deem necessary and each person deals with things differently. I simply couldn't give up exercise whereas another would give it up in a heartbeat. I just thought it was a bad choice of things to give up when there probably were other alternatives.
US Army Japan Band
Post Edited (2004-01-21 19:54)
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Author: diz
Date: 2004-01-21 22:11
Ken ... thanks, a very well written article. Not anything new there for me but good to see it's the same (tedious) process the world over.
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