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Author: tim
Date: 2004-11-01 20:49
I am a clarinet auditioning for maryland's jr. all-state band. What will judges look for in my music? What will help seperate me from the other clarinet players? Thank you very much for your advice.
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Author: karlie
Date: 2004-11-06 03:21
hey... i play clarinet... i went out for all county twice...because i didnt get in doesnt mean im not good cause trust me i am... but um i will tell you that i was very nervious so...try not to be... act like you are practicing in your house with no one around the second time i think i tryied to do that but for me its just that im really shy so... well you know how that goes but hey i hope that helps just be confident!! good luck!! oh and dont mess up and if you do dont say sorry can i start over learned that the hard way!! just keep going....
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Author: elanah
Date: 2004-11-07 17:46
dinamics...i come from a band where they dont know what that means..
same with articulation...tone..good luck
i cant try out this year because i got th emusic too late and im a freshman and the directors hate me...
i wonder why...
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Author: Ashley Painter
Date: 2004-12-06 03:27
Tone. It's all about tone. Really sit down with your band director or an experienced clarinet player and work on nothing but long notes and tone. Also, look into advanced breathing techniques. If you'd like more information on that, email or IM me at Viaia@aol.com. If this is your first audition let me tell you this: It only gets easier from here. As a senior in high school and fourth year all-state honor band veteran, let me tell ya, your first audition is the most nervewracking thing you will ever go through. START SLOWLY. Practice the piece you are playing consistantly at a low tempo, then work it up one BPM at a time. it really helps and you'll be up to speed in no time. Dynamics and technique really help. Not only will this help you with your audition, it will help you as a clarinet! Good Luck Tim!!
-Ashley
Bass Clarinet
Henderson Civic Symphony and
Las Vegas Youth Symphony Orchestra
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