7, 7.5

So, I had my audition.  It came suddenly -- I got stuck judging woodwind auditions.  We had a short break and I was told to audition right then with no real warm-up.  Oh well.

I played okay but I still chipped a note or two.  My scores were around 7 or 7.5 out of 10.  Not bad, but not great.  If I maintain my seat it will be either by an extremely slim margin, or due to other factors, because I believe I was out-played, and that's depressing.

I know I can be a better horn player, but I'm not.  Maybe I've reached my peak.  All I know is that it's time to find a private teacher again to progress.  I've got some feelers out, but nothing yet.

Meanwhile I bought a used Conn 8D.  It looks warn, but it might be good.  It was very inexpensive for an 8D.  I hope it wasn't a waste of money.  Regardless, first thing I'll do is take it to Josh Landress for a once-over.

But back to the audition.  There were good things about it.  I was able to play fairly musically without my nerves getting the best of me.  They DID cause me some troubles, but I was able to soldier on.  But I know I was out-played.