by lisaflutevt | Dec 20, 2011 | Preparing for an Audition |
I love this 19th century depiction of what a typical morning may have looked like in the Bach household. History tells us a tiny part of the story of Bach’s life, and perhaps we can imagine at least some of the rest! Listen to some of his most famous works to...
by lisaflutevt | Dec 16, 2011 | Preparing for an Audition |
You’re four weeks away. Still breathing? Good – keep it up – but only where you plan it! Now’s the time to make sure that ANYWHERE you think you might need a breath is marked in. Now Bach has a reputation regarding breathing among flutists. Make no mistake – Bach (and...
by lisaflutevt | Dec 11, 2011 | Preparing for an Audition |
“The aim and final reason of all music should be nothing else but the Glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit.” J.S. Bach. So you’ve learned the notes and rhythms of your audition piece (in the case of this year’s Vermont All State Festival Audition...
by lisaflutevt | Dec 3, 2011 | Preparing for an Audition |
Perhaps you’re very confident in your intonation. Then again, perhaps you’re not. If you’re in the latter group, you’re not alone – in fact you’re in the majority. Rule number one: intonation counts. If you’re just playing without giving any thought to intonation,...
by lisaflutevt | Nov 29, 2011 | Preparing for an Audition |
Hopefully now your tone is pretty well developed and consistent, your posture, hand position, and other technical elements are pretty good, you’ve got your scales down, the notes and rhythms of your performance piece have been well-learned, and you’re gaining in...
by lisaflutevt | Nov 17, 2011 | Preparing for an Audition |
1) Take a deep breath. It’s normal to feel a little nervous when faced with music you’ve never seen before and yet have to play in front of people. But take a minute to remember that this is YOUR audition. Take your time. 2) Take note of the key signature....
