So I am not really sure what I should do.. but I know I need to decide VERY quickly so all opinions would be great
So I made All-State (Iowa) last year as a junior, and will be a senior this year. Obviously, I really want to make it again. I have seen many who got in one year and not the next so I know I cannot slack any just because I made it before..
Anyway, I have a few choices for solo excerpts. And they have to be 1:20 or less.. i'd prefer right at 1:20 or JUST under. My strength is definitely playing musically/lower register stuff. And there will be no accompanist.
Chaminade: Played this piece for many things last year including All-State (was just starting it then) I know it VERY well, and play it very well. I won't mind playing this because I know I can get in with it but on the other hand I want something challenging to work on as I am already getting bored with the etudes.. I am also playing this at our State Fair in 2 weeks..
Excerpt from last year (this is me btw, at solo ensemble)
1:41-2:58 (with a end.. that was a cut in this vid)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN4uDZ9xEC4
Bohuslav Martinu First Sonata: I have been mostly looking at this piece but I still am not really sure.. I really like it but am afraid there isn't a great spot to pick.. I really do like it though. I have just looked at the first movement but the others will be considered too. My current excerpt is from 3:35- 4:47. I usually play it a bit slower than this vid.. but i might be able to get it from 3:35-5:08 which would make me like it more.. that was my original spot but I don't think I can get it in 1:20.. not sure if they time it or not.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2IJZ_7yu0g
Eldin Burton Sonatina: I really like this piece.. could really show of my musicality but I haven't found a great 1:20 segment of it to use.. there are also some technical stuff and high low stuff. If i could find a good spot might work well. Looking at Mvmt 1 but suggestions from the other two will be taken too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG59Jr64AFc
Thanks a ton
