Every year for middle schoolers who play a band instrument there is something in Illinois called IMEA, or Illinois Music Educators Association. It is a program that allows you to spend a whole day playing your instrument with some great musicians from all over the state, and then putting on a show for whoever wants to come and see it. I play clarinet, and I really wanted to be in it this year. You have to audition to get in to it. I auditioned last year and made it, and it was a great experience. I learned a lot from the guest band director, and from the clarinetists sitting near me. The auditions for this year were held yesterday. I have been practicing the music since June, but I was still very nervous to audition. Only 24 clarinets can get in, and about 70 try out every year, so it's an extremely nerve-racking experience. Last year I was 6th, and this year I am hoping to get a higher chair, if I get in at all. I was so nervous during the audition; I was shaking and practically hyperventilating with fear. I went into the first room and the judge there was very nice. She asked me to play a chromatic scale and then the scale sheet that I've been practicing. I made a few stupid mistakes there because I was so nervous, but overall it was OK. After that I went in to the second room, which had another judge in it who happens to be my private teacher for clarinet. He told me to play the etude, and a few excerpts from all four movements of the first piece, and then one small section from each of the last two pieces. Once it was all over, I was so relieved that I really didn't care if I made it in at all, but after about an hour I started getting anxious about my results. When I came out of the second room, my band director and parents were there, and they told me that I did a great job, which I really hope is true! I know Marisa also auditioned on flute. I'm sure s I find out whether I made it or not either tomorrow or Tuesday, so wish me luck!
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Alyssa
9/30/2012 10:40:10 am
Marisa blogged about IMEA too! I also can audition for IMEA for orchestra, but I'm not doing it this year.
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DLP
10/1/2012 08:19:30 am
I hope you get the results you are hoping for. Be sure to let us know how it went!
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Emily
10/1/2012 01:04:53 pm
I found out today that I made it! Yay!
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Marisa
10/3/2012 07:01:16 am
Congratulations! I'm so happy you made it! I knew you would!
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DLP
10/3/2012 09:20:46 am
Way to go!
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