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Author: CharmOne
Date: 2003-04-07 02:05
I play an intermate clarinet. I'm continue playing the clarinet that I have for community college for a couple of years soon as I graduate H.S next year. But, soon as I finished community college, is it required to upgrade the intermediate to advanced clarinet such as the R-13 Buffet into a 4-year college?
Any comments, please????
Thanks,
Post Edited (2003-04-07 03:07)
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Author: Jim E.
Date: 2003-04-07 04:09
It likely depends on what you intend to do with the clarinet in college. Majoring in music on the clarinet would almost necessitate a pro level instrument, but for playing in the college marching band, your present horm might almost be too good.
If you intend to major in music, make SURE that the community college offers a full major level music program. Most community colleges here in NJ do not. If you do not get the first 4 semesters of applied music (private lessons) as well as the required theory, ear training, etc. at the community college, you would not be able to graduate as a music major at the end of 8 semesters (at both schools) even though you would have the 120-130 credits required for a BA/BS in general.
Speak with your HS guidance department, and with the admission offices of both the community college and the 4 year school you would most likely transfer to.
Also, if you do intend to major in music, begin to prepare for the entrance auditions now, next year is too late unless you happen to have already prepared the required material.
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Author: angelpineapple
Date: 2003-04-07 04:32
What pieces are usually required by 4 year colleges for music majors? Is it just whatever someone at that school chooses?
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Author: EEBaum
Date: 2003-04-07 07:23
During college you'll probably hit a good portion of the standard clarinet repertoire...
Poulenc, Weber, Brahms, Copland, Mozart, Stamitz, etc.
For admission, I'd prepare a movement or two (or all) from a well-known concerto or sonata. In my experience (which is admittedly limited), they ask you to play something you've prepared on your own.
-Alex
-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-04-07 16:34
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If you intend to major in music, make SURE that the community college offers a full major level music program. Most community colleges here in NJ do not. I attend the Morris County Community College of NJ which has a good music program. Dr. Michael Caputo is the clarinet professor there and I'm studying under him while I'm there. Quote:
What pieces are usually required by 4 year colleges for music majors? Is it just whatever someone at that school chooses?
As for the pieces for a 4 year university, go to any university's website and they more than likely will list what works they will use for an audition. The ones listed above are almost ALWAYS on there. You can bet on Mozart and Weber and the rest are usually the same college to college, but check the individual college's website.
Thanks EEBaum for letting me know what PARTS of the pieces they expect. I just thought that you should know/have the ability to play all those pieces listed. I didn't know that you only had to play one or two movements of a certain piece. Quote:
But, soon as I finished community college, is it required to upgrade the intermediate to advanced clarinet such as the R-13 Buffet into a 4-year college? When you get into a four year, like it's been said before, it's probably best to have a professional level horn. I've reviewed websites and info on certain college symphonies and I only remember ONE person who did not have a "pro" horn that was in the college symphony. This person had a buffet E-11. The rest had variations of R-13s, and the Leblanc Concerto was very popular also.
I'm in a bit of a bind not having the finances to afford a pro horn yet, but having a higher level student horn. I'm gonna send it away to a tech and hope that he is honest and tells me whether it's worth "tweaking" and fine-tuning my high level student horn or whether I'd be better off with a used pro horn. GL with everything.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Henry
Date: 2003-04-07 17:26
Alexi:
If you are in Morris County, NJ, you may be rather close to me. I'm in Hunterdon County. If you are interested in playing some duets with an "old geezer", please contact me directly. I consider myself to be an intermediate player (main instrument is alto sax).
Henry
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Author: jenna
Date: 2003-04-07 18:48
Henry -
I'm currently in Middlesex, also not too far, and I love playing with people. Not many travel options, though. Perhaps when I get my apartment...
Hooray for all the New Jersey-ites. If anyone wants to know about a great community band in the Gloucester County area, get in touch with me.
jenna
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Author: EEBaum
Date: 2003-04-08 03:54
>Thanks EEBaum for letting me know what PARTS of the pieces they expect. I just thought that you should know/have the ability to play all those pieces listed. I didn't know that you only had to play one or two movements of a certain piece. <
When I auditioned, we played 5-10 minutes of a piece of our choosing, so a movement was all I needed to have pristine and polished. Naturally, you should know the whole piece (and it will help you better understand it as a whole), but if you're just entering a music program and haven't been in serious study, I wouldn't expect you to thoroughly know a good chunk of the clarinet repertoire.
-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com
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Author: ctt489
Date: 2003-04-08 20:08
In college I played: Poulenc, Weber, Brahms, Copland, Mozart, Bernstein, Horovitz, Muczynsky, Debussy, Vaughan Williams, Osborne, Stravinsky L'soldat & 3pieces.
Fun stuff! Hard as Heck!
Impress the audition panel - play the Stravinsky 3 Pieces mvt 3....if you can!
You're sure to get an orchestra chair rather than band.
Best Wishes.
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Author: Treble
Date: 2003-04-09 01:14
I play on a Buffett Festival. I love it. My only complaint is that I have super small hands and it is a little bit of a stretch. A lot of the players here play on Buffetts of some sort. We like the darker sounds. Good luck!
~†~jenn
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