Experience the audition or recital before the actual performance. This class offers audition and recital
preparation in a small supportive group setting with individual attention. Students preparing for an audition will play scales,
their audition piece and sight reading. Those preparing for an upcoming recital will perform their piece in a simulated
recital setting. All students will receive feedback from the teacher and other students.
Strategies for audition
and performance success will be discussed including: pacing your preparation to reach your optimal performance level
on the recital/audition day, warming-up on the day of the performance, and dealing with nerves while maintaining poise.
We will also discuss home practice techniques that will help you learn to play your best under stress. Students will be invited
to discuss past audition and recital experiences and offer helpful hints to others.
Students will leave this class
with a good sense of their strengths and weaknesses and they will know what additional preparation they need before the actual
performance. Past participants have found these classes very helpful in their preparation and many have achieved success
as a result.
Student successes include:
First Prize Concerto Competition winner
Principal Clarinet chair in District Orchestra and Band
Principal Clarinet in MYWE
All Eastern and All State Band acceptance
First Chair Clarinet in school bands
