College

I would have liked to compare the rigors of marching band to many sports but at this time of year college auditions seems more appropriate. Like any athlete, playing a sport in college is almost as good as hitting the big time. Every athlete begins preparing for their college sport the moment they enter highschool, if they're serious about it. In a few weeks I will be performing auditions at various colleges for a spot in their music program as well as scholarships. The colleges require that you play a technical piece which is much more difficult involving fast fingers, good hand position and lots of practice. The second piece must be a lyrical piece which is more about the you put out of your instrument. Tone is the sound that comes out of your instrument. I will be playing at Xavier in Ohio, University of Evansville and Bellarmine. I will be minoring in music so the auditions aren't as big of a deal unlike majors in music. Nonetheless, practice is expected as well as a good performance.