How do you prepare an audition for an orchestra?
The subject I chose to research is how to be best prepared for an audition. An important part of the professional music business is being well prepared for auditions. I have experienced this during the Orchestral Master Double Bass, followed at the Royal Conservartory in The Hague.
Granted the most important thing is being well prepared musically, by rehearsing the required solo pieces and orchestral excerpts. But preparation for an audition does not solely come down to musical capabilities. There are other aspects of the audition that a musician can prepare for. For example, it is important to know more about the orchestra you’re auditioning for. What sort of musician are they looking for and which qualities should he or she possess?
Another subject I that I want to explore is dealing with nerves and anxiety.