Audition jitters
18:00 on Thursday, September 19, 2002
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(Aly)
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ok I told you I`m trying out for the county band (refer to the other section). I have the song totally nailed, but I`m still nervous. I have to play the B-flat scale, 1 octave, the C scale, 2 octaves, and the C chromatic scale, 2 octaves. Then I have to play assorted parts from the audition piece, "American Riversongs". I`m still really nervous though. Can anyone help me overcome my nervousness? The audition isn`t until mid-October, but my band teacher is listening to us tomorrow, right before we hand in the forms so that he can approve us.
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Re: Audition jitters
03:02 on Friday, September 20, 2002
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(ian)
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Nerves are good. All the best performers get nervous before a big performance. The trick is not to be nervous once you`re on stage. Try to look on the nerves in a positive way - they are `your friend`, helping you to focus on this important event.
Good luck!
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Re: Audition jitters
16:47 on Saturday, September 21, 2002
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(Wing)
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Don`t worry too much, and relax and have fun! This is the whole point of music and why you take it, so have fun with it. Nervousness you can`t always escape but if you really love to perform, then just play with your heart and don`t worry about the other people.
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Re: Audition jitters
08:46 on Sunday, October 6, 2002
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(Aly)
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hey guys thanks 4 the help. i have 10 days to be nervous before the audition *bites on nails*
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Re: Audition jitters
00:29 on Tuesday, November 5, 2002
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(jason)
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I like any king of music!
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Re: Audition jitters
15:57 on Saturday, November 9, 2002
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(Haley)
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Hi. I am in the 7th grade and I also play the oboe. You shouldn`t get to nervous if you know you are good. I always play my part infront of my sister, and my mom and dad and that takes some of your nerves away.
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Re: Audition jitters
01:14 on Wednesday, January 8, 2003
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(Justin)
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Frequent performance is a great way to help jitters. Also, before you start, take a few deep breaths and stretch out your back, ideally you should put your reed in its case for stretching, for obvious reasons. I`ve also heard that potassium (bananas as example) helps calm nerves.
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Re: Audition jitters
20:48 on Tuesday, January 21, 2003
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(Alyssa)
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Well, I know its a long time after, but I didn`t make it. I came in 3rd out of 12 oboes, and they only took 2 oboes. I thought I did really well though.
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Re: Audition jitters
02:03 on Wednesday, January 22, 2003
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(Jess)
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well done, anyway coming 3rd out of 12 people is really good!
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Re: Audition jitters
22:12 on Saturday, October 4, 2003
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(Minuvera)
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I`m in the same situation. I was selected for governors school and have to audition in February. I have to select a piece for it, but I hope to make it. Wish me luck!!!
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