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RE: Pro players: Is this a pipe dream?

Author: Ralph G
Date: 2002-07-29 19:06

I got an email from my friend who's ED of the symphony (regarding another matter) and she said they're having auditions in October if I would like to be listed as a sub (I saw an announcement in last week's employment notices they were holding auditions but didn't list clarinet openings -- is it standard to hold sub auditions when looking for other players?). Seems too soon for me... but maybe they're just looking for anyone who has the time and can read music. Gosh, I'd hate to think they're that desperate.

The principal player is the clarinet specialist at the university I attended (though not the one I studied with; he's since moved on). The associate is the sax and jazz specialist there. Obviously they're no slouches. Maybe it's time to reconnect with my old alma mater.

I work at a community college with a very respected music department. They're offering their fall orchestra class to the public on a noncredit basis in addition to having it as a regular credit class. The class notice says non-strings must contact the conductor beforehand, which I've done. Alas, he's out of state for a couple of weeks.

I have, though, received an invitation to play in the local wind symphony when it begins rehearsals this fall. I'm looking forward to it, although this again may be a case of them needing any able-bodied clarinet players.

I'll keep you posted. Meanwhile, anybody got an extra A clarinet laying around?

-Ralph

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