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RE: My Dilemma

Author: William
Date: 2002-09-26 15:12

Thee are tow basic styles of playing: 1) sectional, where playing exactly what is written--rhytumns, dynamics, articulations, etc--and being a "team player" is most important; and 2) soloist, where technical skills are still just as important but more individual liberties--rubato, excentric phrasings, etc--are practiced by the artist. I would suggest that as you play your college auditions, that you project your "sectional" and "team" strengths rather than your "my way" attitude. Do not get me wrong--I am not saying that your soloistic style is bad. I am just saying that you need to show the auditioning panel the skills that they are looking for. It's like, "dress to impress" on the business world. After you win your audition this time--and get accepted and established--then be yourself and "go for it" with all the personal musical energy that you possess. Just my two cents (USA)--Good Luck this time around.

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