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Originally Posted by B15M What would be the worst thing that could happen?
You go into a room and play badly and don't get the job.
It's not the end of the world and it gives experience for the next audition.
I don't see how they would remember you from one audition to another unless something happens way out of the ordinary. The people behind the screen are just that, people, like you and I. You never know what they will hear in your playing or what they are looking for. |
B15M,
They probably won't remember you from one audition to the next, but here's the thing: you're going to put a lot of time and effort into an audition that, judging from your other posts, you feel that you do not have a shot to win. Besides time and effort, theres also transportation, a hotel in Manhatten, etc.
My advice to you would be to practice like your taking the New York Phil audition, and then go play a local audition. Boston is great because there are so many top quality orchestras right there. Have you done the Hingham sub list audition? Or New Bedford? North Shore Phil? Boston Phil? These would all be great places to start. If you're already a regular sub or a permanent member of one of those, go for the Boston Pops/Esplanade cattle call auditions. If you're getting called by the Pops/Esplanade, then maybe start looking at the NYP. My question is: why go to New York for a "learning experience" when there are plenty in your own backyard?
-Jimi