audition playing Vs ensemble playing

HHansontrpt · 02-08-2006, 11:53 AM

As a high school player, most auditions require Arban studies, solos, and etudes rather than orchestral excerpts. So forgive me for sounding naive when I ask:

Do you play orchestral excerpts the same way in an audition that you would in the ensemble???

I've had some decent orchestral experiences now, and I'm beginning to understand a lot of principles of sound that are essential to cutting through big orchestras. (I'm thinking mainly of articulations, but there are others) Some of these techniques essential for balance and effect in the ensemble would sound ridiculous and occasionally crass when playing alone.

So, do you play the way you would in the orchestra to let the audition committee know you can? Or would you play in a way that is effective for playing alone only.

Does it make sense?? Thanks for any ideas...

Manny Laureano · 02-08-2006, 05:20 PM

That's a great question and the answer, fortunately, is simple:

play as you would with the greatest orchestra backing you up in the most wonderfully effecient hall you can imagine.

ML

tpter1 · 02-08-2006, 08:34 PM

I just knew you would have a great response to that one, Manny! That is going on the inside cover of my Arban book!

HHansontrpt · 02-10-2006, 05:46 PM

So simple yet so completely stated! My favoite kind of answer!

Thanks!

PS...teach my teachers how to do that :>)

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HHansontrpt New Friend Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12	audition playing Vs ensemble playing As a high school player, most auditions require Arban studies, solos, and etudes rather than orchestral excerpts. So forgive me for sounding naive when I ask: Do you play orchestral excerpts the same way in an audition that you would in the ensemble??? I've had some decent orchestral experiences now, and I'm beginning to understand a lot of principles of sound that are essential to cutting through big orchestras. (I'm thinking mainly of articulations, but there are others) Some of these techniques essential for balance and effect in the ensemble would sound ridiculous and occasionally crass when playing alone. So, do you play the way you would in the orchestra to let the audition committee know you can? Or would you play in a way that is effective for playing alone only. Does it make sense?? Thanks for any ideas...
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HHansontrpt New Friend Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12	So simple yet so completely stated! My favoite kind of answer! Thanks! PS...teach my teachers how to do that :>)
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Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	That's a great question and the answer, fortunately, is simple: play as you would with the greatest orchestra backing you up in the most wonderfully effecient hall you can imagine. ML

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