Auditions tomorrow....

So tomorrow (Thursday) I have an audition for symphonic band. Each semester, the musicians have to re-audition for seating. The clarinets have to play Galantai Tancok (Dances of Galanta) by composer Kodaly. I found a recording (although I'm not playing in it) but you'll get the idea. The section that I have to play for my audition is from about 1:25 to 3:36. Take a listen! I think this is a pretty good recording of it.

I tend to get nervous for auditions, even though it isn't really too intimidating. Our band director here, Dr. Eric Hinton is really talented and helpful and definitely loves music.

High School Band Trip

This is a photograph of my high school Symphony Band when we went to Chicago.

We attended a Medieval Times event where our band received awards. In competition with other high school bands, we received superior status on each of our awards.

But I guess in my first post, I didn't tell you much about myself...
I am a sophomore at Susquehanna University. I am a Communication Major, but I do participate in the Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble here. Since I have been playing clarinet for so long, I did not want to stop playing when I came to college.

To start...

To tell you a little about myself, I have been playing clarinet 11 years. I have participated in band throughout elementary school, middle school, and high school, and have been section leader since my first year of band. As a sophomore at Susquehanna University, I still plan on continuing band throughout my experience. Participating in both band and orchestra has given me great opportunities to play in pretty cool places. In high school, the Symphony Band went to a convention in Chicago. The orchestra also took a trip to Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Cape May, where we played in the capital building.

This photograph is my high school's (North Hills Senior High School) orchestra when we played at the capital building.