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Author: Cindy
Date: 2003-01-10 04:34
This isn't really asking for help, but I'm just upset. I found out today that I didn't make all state honor band. I did last year, and was going for a four year award. But, I found out today I didn't.
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Author: William
Date: 2003-01-10 14:44
Our three-time MVP Green Bay Quarterback Brett Farve had a fourth "MVP" type year--but came in second. Is he going to give up and retire?? No--he is having "too much fun" playing the game. Certainly, he is disappointed, but nevertheless will return next year and, again, give his best to his team to help them win (and "have fun" doing it).
Clarinetting is fun--don't let the missed award ruin your whole day. Remember, at least your not getting sacked by some huge linebacker every time you "fumble" a note. So, smile, pick up your clarinet and stay in the "huddle." Good luck (and have a better game next time)
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Author: larryb
Date: 2003-01-10 15:57
Cindy,
I NEVER made all state honor band, or received any other kind of award for playing clarinet But I still love playing, and even enjoy working through the miriad frustrations of the instrument - it never ends.
Your talent and hard work have obviously been recognized - keep it up.
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Author: Jean
Date: 2003-01-10 17:08
Cindy,
I can empathize...I made it three out of four years (missed my freshman year by 2 lousy points). It stings, I know. Don't stop playing because of it. You obviously are an excellent player and have many years of accolades ahead of you.
Jean
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Author: GBK
Date: 2003-01-10 17:40
In the bigger over-all picture of future schooling and performances (college, graduate school, etc...) it's relatively meaningless...GBK
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Author: tww
Date: 2003-01-10 21:26
I know three people (my clarinet teacher is one) who made the all-state honors band through high school, except for their last year. All three are fantastic players but just didn't make it their senior years. Therefore, I am certain that there is a determinant other than audition. I agree, it's not fair.
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Author: Ken
Date: 2003-01-10 22:50
My band last year recorded the Ticheli, "Blue Shades" ... I was on assistant 1st. The MD contracted out a pitifully small/unsuitable local college auditorium for a safe/comfortable recording with a 60-piece concert band; the front row on both sides were literally up against the footlights. Right before the first bed take the Principal went to grab his horn off his stand, he fumbled it and the horn dropped off the edge of the stage 8 feet into the orchestra pit. The horn was OK but he shattered his mpc into a million pieces and yes, the schmuck didn't carry an extra. Not to lose time and hall fees we had to still roll tape and I was asked to cover him and crank out the extended solo on-the-spot in 2 takes (good thing I worked it up just in case). When the CD came out I never got any credit in the liner notes ... waaaa, I still collected my check.
Don't fret, lick your wounds and come out swinging even harder the next time; perceived failure and disappointment at your stage of the game builds stronger individual/musical character, resolve and determination. In the grand scheme of things, you'll always enjoy your successes, be prouder and have more respect for yourself when victory is achieved with harder and more sacrifice than the next person. Don't ever give up. v/r Ken
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Author: judy
Date: 2003-01-11 00:28
I am an experienced clarinet/trumpet mother. There are many factors that go into making all-state and your chair position. How you play is the only factor you can control. Others factors include:
- timing (if all of the top players audition first, the judging may be skewed);
- the skill of the judges; and
- the skill level of the pool of players, which varies considerably from year to year.
Work on the factor you can control (how well you play). In any audition with skilled judges/adjudicators - how well you play matters, whether you have a four-year award does not matter.
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