Hi everyone, i went to belding today and performed, i got.....a 1! I squeaked quite badly on a few notes (everything in my piece was in the higher register)I'm not happy with my performance, i was so nervous i could barely play. But even at my worst, i got a 1, wierd huh?

Just thought i'd let ya'll know

AKR

typical

What's typical, and of whom?

The judges usually give a lot of "1's" at local S & E contests. It's quite difficult for most people to play a true solo for a judge, so they normally cut some slack if it sounds like you learned the music and can mostly play it. Mistakes happen, especially with younger musicians. Congrats!

Many thanks MR. or MRS hump

Whatever. All I know is that the judges around here are TOUGH. Especially the ones that aren't native players (my main is oboe - the judge was a trombonist *rolls eyes*).

alex

I had an oboe judge and I got a two. If it weren't for the fact that my teacher ended up being the chair person in my room I probably would have gotten a three. She helped to calm me down to the piont where I could play an ok performance. She's awesome! I love her to death!

Amanda