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Tips for music auditions

byKATIE ERICSON
September 6, 2012
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Every year brings a new set of classes, schedules, and for music students, auditions. Whether it’s for orchestra, jazz band, or musicals, the first week of classes is stressful for those in the Fine Arts Center. Though it’s over, students learned some tips.

1. Prepare. The best audition happens when you know your material and feel comfortable with it. Performing a piece you’ve just started or have difficulty with will make you more nervous. It’s also essential to research your material. Sophomore Katie Fries stresses this. “By reading the shows, I get a feel for the mood and setting of a show.”

2. Don’t over practice. This may sound contradictory, but it’s actually about finding the line between dedication and obsession. Everyone practices a bit differently. Just because you know someone who practices four hours a day doesn’t mean that you should. One of the worst feelings is leaving an audition knowing you should’ve done better, but were too tired.

3. Rest up. You’ll think quicker, feel stronger and perform better after a good sleep. Also, you won’t impress anyone if you’re yawning through your audition. You’ll look uninterested and sloppy.

4. When you’re at your audition, remember that everyone there’s going through the same stress and anxiety. “Don’t be that annoying, bubbly mess that angers everyone else,” Fries said. Keep a professional manner and treat your fellow students with respect.

As stated earlier, this year’s auditions are over, but fair warning to those with music roommates, the tension will increase mid-September when band chairs are auditioned.

If you’re interested in these ensembles, talk to professor Aimee Beckman Collier about musicals, and professors Grady McGrannahan, Akira Mori or Robert Meunier about Drake’s bands. However, if you’re simply curious about what motivates people to work (and stress) so much, there are several performances that’ll show you the talent Drake possesses.

Tags: Music

KATIE ERICSON

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  1. George Urbaszek says:
    10 years ago

    Thank you for your music practice and audition tips.

    I am very excited to announce the release of my new 95-page eBook on How to Practice Music Effectively. It is titled “Good Music Practice – A Practice Method for All Musicians.” This book is for anyone who needs to improve their music practice method.

    It is good for absolute beginners through to professional musicians and music teachers. Get more tips on how to practice music effectively plus info and free samples via the GoodMusicPractice website.

    The book also has a chapter on how to overcome performance anxiety.

    Kind regards,
    George Urbaszek
    Bass Player and Music Educator

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