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RE: Calming Nerves

Author: Kim
Date: 2000-01-06 00:21

I was told at an All-State Workshop that you should expect yourself to be nervous. Auditions are always something major to us because we want them so badly. For example, how hard is an All-State Audition compared to a normal band audition? I can play a band audition very easily because I know the person that I am playing in front of. If I had to play in front of my clarinet teacher, I'd probably do just as well since I know that person. Actually that happened to me once.

I went to a music camp and we had private lessons by the professors of that instrument. When it came time for my college audition(I am a sophomore), I had to play in front of the band director and the clarinet professor. The fact that you are playing in front of someone you know should relax you a little because that person knows how talented you are.

When I go into any audition room, I usually look at the judges faces and wiggle my fingers around a bit to just relax. Before I play my first notes, I think about that opening line so I don't jumpstart my self and screw up.

Remember that you are not alone. Probably 500 other kids feel the same way you do! Relax and play your audition like you play when you practice or play in front of your teacher.

Good luck!

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