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Double Bass Seattle
- Thread starter chris1bass
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- Jan 24, 2002
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Well, balls.
It seems to me like this isn't a very good time of year for auditions. I know of a number of very talented bassists who were interested in this audition, but couldn't make it because they were going to be at summer festivals. If you have to pick between auditioning for yet another job (and probably getting rejected), or attending Tanglewood or Schleswig (which you've already been admitted to), it's not much of a choice.
It seems to me like this isn't a very good time of year for auditions. I know of a number of very talented bassists who were interested in this audition, but couldn't make it because they were going to be at summer festivals. If you have to pick between auditioning for yet another job (and probably getting rejected), or attending Tanglewood or Schleswig (which you've already been admitted to), it's not much of a choice.
The last three to get hired, Jordan, Jonathan Burnstein and Jennifer set a very high standard indeed, and share a very similar pedigree. The also seem to have settled down there and as such they are looking for a long term collegue. It is the sections perogative to take the time they need to find the musician that they are looking for.
I respect that a lot more than simply filling the empty seat with whoever got the most votes.
I respect that a lot more than simply filling the empty seat with whoever got the most votes.
Kjetil,
"""""The last three to get hired, Jordan, Jonathan Burnstein and Jennifer set a very high standard indeed, and share a very similar pedigree. The also seem to have settled down there and as such they are looking for a long term collegue. It is the sections perogative to take the time they need to find the musician that they are looking for.""""
Perhaps this is what is indeed asphyxiating classical music and the state of our diverse profession?
I respect that a lot more than simply filling the empty seat with whoever got the most votes.
Cleveland has no problems in this department?[/QUOTE]
"""""The last three to get hired, Jordan, Jonathan Burnstein and Jennifer set a very high standard indeed, and share a very similar pedigree. The also seem to have settled down there and as such they are looking for a long term collegue. It is the sections perogative to take the time they need to find the musician that they are looking for.""""
Perhaps this is what is indeed asphyxiating classical music and the state of our diverse profession?
I respect that a lot more than simply filling the empty seat with whoever got the most votes.
Cleveland has no problems in this department?[/QUOTE]
- Jan 24, 2002
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Cleveland took their time finding their principal. If I remember correctly it took years.
Not that many to mention actually ,K-meister.
Sounds like a cat fight is a brewin' here. why don't yous all get to the point.
Cleveland hired Christopher Hanulik. He took the job for a season, and left for personal reasons. Then Max Dimoff won the job. But of course I could be hazy on details. I am not trying to start a fight I want to be open and just explore.
Oh, and, the saw, Paul invited me to Rice and I went a got a Master's.
I see no sense in sarcasm or reason to attack someone you don't know.
Oh, and, the saw, Paul invited me to Rice and I went a got a Master's.
I see no sense in sarcasm or reason to attack someone you don't know.
They also briefly tried out Erik Harris and Henry Peyrebrune in the principal spot.
Hey Kjetil,
things are good in Oslo. we have vacation for another 5 weeks.
Frode is good. I think.
sure you don't want to come up here. There will be some spots soon.
Glenn
things are good in Oslo. we have vacation for another 5 weeks.
Frode is good. I think.
sure you don't want to come up here. There will be some spots soon.
Glenn
Glenn, maybe if I can stand on more Ditters...
We have a good situation down here with 3 high class new players joining us in the fall. One of them is another Shepherd alumni import, from the P.V.E. export class.
Maybe you can come take the last remaining spot
we would love to have you.
We have a good situation down here with 3 high class new players joining us in the fall. One of them is another Shepherd alumni import, from the P.V.E. export class.
Maybe you can come take the last remaining spot
we would love to have you.
I realize this topic has been shut down for some time now, but lets be realistic here. There is absolutely NO reason to not hire/trial someone at any orchestral audition (unless very few show up). Orchestras today have their heads up theirs arses about what is right. There are ALWAYS qualified players that should win or at least be given a trial. Seattle is BS in my opinion for at least not having given a trial to Travis or Joe. Both very, very good players. Detroit can suck a big fat one. Hey Detroit bass section, grow some cahones. Stop being so bitter at us younger players for being better than you. I bet half of you play with ZERO inspiration and could learn a lot from us "in-experienced" monsters. I can understand the Concertgebouw not hiring. Their bass section is the worst of the strings (by far, ask the violins). They have no clue what to look for.
In closing, these auditions for bass positions can be very expensive, mind boggling, intense, and too often a waste of time because of stupid arrogant committees. It probably will never change. Tradition can be so lame sometimes.
PS Detroit bass section,
Leave your damn egos at the door before you show up to the next audition. YOU AREN'T GOING TO FIND ANYONE WHO IS OVER 40 THAT WILL WIN. deal with it.
-Grundleys
I realize this topic has been shut down for some time now, but lets be realistic here. There is absolutely NO reason to not hire/trial someone at any orchestral audition (unless very few show up). Orchestras today have their heads up theirs arses about what is right. There are ALWAYS qualified players that should win or at least be given a trial. Seattle is BS in my opinion for at least not having given a trial to Travis or Joe. Both very, very good players. Detroit can suck a big fat one. Hey Detroit bass section, grow some cahones. Stop being so bitter at us younger players for being better than you. I bet half of you play with ZERO inspiration and could learn a lot from us "in-experienced" monsters. I can understand the Concertgebouw not hiring. Their bass section is the worst of the strings (by far, ask the violins). They have no clue what to look for.
In closing, these auditions for bass positions can be very expensive, mind boggling, intense, and too often a waste of time because of stupid arrogant committees. It probably will never change. Tradition can be so lame sometimes.
PS Detroit bass section,
Leave your damn egos at the door before you show up to the next audition. YOU AREN'T GOING TO FIND ANYONE WHO IS OVER 40 THAT WILL WIN. deal with it.
-Grundleys
The truth does hurt
As far as egos ,well in this orch. business they are evrywhere(i thought bass players were cool laid back types till recently
Oh let's not forget HALL ROBINSON of PHILADELPHIA won when he was 43
you have to consider they do have to take age into account when choosing someone for a principal spot too. although i disagree with not taking any of the bass players that had a trial, they do need someone with at least some orchestral experience.
