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Author: Mike_T_Snyder
Date: 2014-09-07 05:13
I was thinking of sending in an application for the National Youth Orchestra. I need a 3 minute excerpt of any piece with piano accompaniment to record on video. I known both Mozart's clarinet concerto (Mvts. 1 and 2) and Rossini's Introduction, Theme and Variations very well; for my NYSSMA evaluations I got perfect scores on both (99 for Rossini, but I lost that for sight reading, not the solo), the latter of which is almost memorized and has very few errors. I have also learned Spohr's first Concerto for next year's NYSSMA, and know Weber's Duo Concertant (especially movement 3) very well also. While I have practiced other pieces, these four are those which I know the best: Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, Rossini's Introduction, Theme and Variations, Spohr's First Clarinet Concerto, and Weber's Duo Concertant. Any suggestions out of these four? Any pieces besides these you think would work well? And do you have any ideas about particular 3-minute excerpts which would be the best? I understand that this depends on my abilities and whatever abilities I want to show, but in general, which piece demonstrates the most proficiency in musical, technical, etc. skilsl?
Thanks in advance!
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-09-07 05:21
Of those you know I like the prospects of the last page of the Grand Duo. It's fun to play and fun to listen to it. It is also written for that medium and might work best for that reason.
............Paul Aviles
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Author: nbclarinet
Date: 2014-09-07 05:37
The opening of the Spohr might be nice because you showcase very difficult technique but also a little bit of lyrical playing in the beginning
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2014-09-07 06:26
I have two students preparing this audition as well. I think when you look at the orchestral excerpt requirements (Beethoven 6 I, Mendelssohn 4, and Puccini Tosca Act III) you're already being asked to display great technique, expression, and wind control.
With the pieces you're choosing between, I would not use the Mozart -- just for the simple reason that you could play it wonderfully and whoever is judging you may have a specific interpretation that they want. It's a picky piece for some people.
I would go with the piece you're most comfortable (Rossini) or the Weber Grand Duo for it's combination of lyric and technical display.
Best of luck to you!
James
Gnothi Seauton
Post Edited (2014-09-07 06:30)
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2014-09-08 02:38
Play all four for your family or friends or teacher and ask them which they think you play the best. Even record them and after listening to them decide what you think you play the best. Phrasing, intonation, rhythm and technique. One will stand out to you and your audience.
ESP eddiesclarinet.com
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