Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-11-29 17:59
Bah. Ken beat me to mentioning that Rhythm is the #1 thing as well as the rests. Sigh. Gotta be quicker next time.
Since it's an audition, and everyone's pretty much stated everything on the audition piece, I'm going to chime in with my two cents. While you don't wanna practice it like mad while waiting, there's nothing wrong with just noodling around in order to keep your fingers/chops warmed up. Don't go into the audition and start playing the piece completely cold. Whether it be some other piece, licks from other pieces you've played, etc. etc. (am I allowed to use "licks" on a non-guitar forum?! ![[wink]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie3.gif) )
Also, there'll probably be a sight-reading part. And chances are they've picked something you haven't yet seen.
Take some time to scan it over. They don't start grading until you start playing. Make sure you have the right meter and key to begin with (I've heard one thing that helps this is to quickly finger the scale without playing it before you begin). Keep the rhythm. Don't go back for missed notes or missed accidentals. Try not to say, "Oops" or "Sorry" at any point. Just plug along. And try to make it musical. Of course it's hard to do all these things all at once, but if you find yourself at a lyrical section, sing it out.
Alexi
Retired, playing more sax than clarinet, but still playing clarinet and still loving it!
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