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I read an intersing, earlier post (now closed) by someone who was concerned about "making it as a professional" flutist.
The only thing I can impart to you, is just be the best you can be.
Study with (someone, in whose teaching(s) you trust) --- practice your excercises.
As far as being "as good as James Galway" --- who cares? Arguably, none of the "principal" flutists in (any given) symphony are of Galway's stature.
But there are MANY flutists (again, arguably) of lesser statute than Galway, who have become flutists in a "major" symphony.
It boils down to: talent, DESIRE and ambition.
IF you have a passion for your playing --- it will shine and overshadow others who audition for the "same job" you're trying to get.
Do you think Jeanne Baxtresser got her "job" as Principal flutist of the NY Philharmonic because "she's better than Galway"? I don't think so. And I'm confident that SHE NEVER thought that way, either.
Every flutist, regardless of accomplishent(s), brings a "different" voice --- and THAT is considered during an audition.
Don't be afraid of auditions, nor concerned about your future.
Play your "own style" --- evoke that which best expresses your playing --- and PURSUE.
In closing, I'll admit that for every "seat" or opening that is offered, you're facing competition --- just as you ARE, in everything in life. Flute playing is no different.
Just play as well as you can --- and who knows? YOU could be the next member of the BSO, CSO, etc.
OTHER flutists have. Why couldn't YOU?
Be passionate about your playing. As in any interview, express yourself, bring YOUR voice to the playing arena, and you could be "next". Why not? You have nothing to lose.
Regards, Jim Millen
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