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Author: Clair
Date: 2002-12-26 19:26
I seem to have infinite problems in my clarinetting life...
This time it's that I've earned the opportunity to audition for state band due to a good score in districts (much to my surprise), but if I try out and am accepted, I must miss our school band trip to New York, which is a huge deal. Not only is it an incredible experience, but we prepare for our performance there all year, and my band director would be cross (understatement) if I did not go. If I try out, am accepted and do not go, I am not allowed to audition next year. If I don't try out at all, I'll feel I've turned down an important opportunity...and state band as a freshman looks great on a college application. And if I try out and don't get in...I'll feel horrible. It seems extremely unfair that I would have to make such a decision...but I've got to. So, to audition or not to audition? I have no idea what to do. Thanks a ton for your advice...
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Author: Mike
Date: 2002-12-26 19:41
Are you 1st chair in your band? If so, then you have an obligation to go on the trip. You're only a freshman, so you have plenty of time left to worry about All-State.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2002-12-26 20:21
Discuss it with your band director. Afterall, while he may want you to go on the trip, it also reflects well on him to have a freshman qualify to audition for the state band.
I hate to sound harsh but you have to get used to making hard choices. It's a normal part of adult life.
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Author: Fred
Date: 2002-12-26 22:08
Your band director may also be able to get a waiver for you to allow you to try out next year due to the band trip. That's the kind of excuse that makes sense to those administering the rules.
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Author: BHood
Date: 2002-12-26 23:26
If you are close enough to go to New York on your own, then perhaps I would go to state. However, having been to both New York and an allstate, I would go to New York. I am assuming this is the city and not some other part? Find out how much of New York you will actually be able to see also! If the schedule does not give you guys a lot of sight-seeing time, perhaps this is something to think of yes?
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Author: Vicky
Date: 2002-12-27 03:24
Hi!
I am actually on the other side. To get to try out for all-state is just a wonderful opportunity! And if you make it, you will have an experience of a lifetime. It is a hard one though! But, if it were me having to make this decision, I would actually choose all-state. I know that if I had missed one of those all state trips, I wouldn't be as good of a player as I am right now. You learn a lot from the clinician. It is just great. But so is New York! So, I just wish you all the luck! Have a great time where ever you choose to go!
Vicky
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Author: Jill
Date: 2002-12-27 13:11
Is the New York trip for pleasure, or is it a competition of some sort, or maybe a parade? I would think that, if you should make All-State, your director would be proud, not upset with you. Have you asked him? That the dates conflict is not your fault, and if you really want to be an excellent player, you owe it to yourself to try.
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Author: Anonymous
Date: 2002-12-28 16:30
In my college band and wind ensemble we go by "Mandatory attendence due to the nature of the course." Also, if we miss a performance, we get an F, no matter what. Just something to consider.
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Author: Forest Aten
Date: 2002-12-29 00:22
Why in the world would your band director schedule a band trip during an important audition weekend that may involve many of his best students??????
Just a thought...
Forest Aten
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