Going into the 9th grade, I wanted to do one of the higher level solos, and my teacher recomended this one. Is it a good solo? I prefer technically challenging solos due to my lack of patience(I know, I know, need to learn patience-*slaps wrist*). ANYWAY....if anyone has played this piece or has some info I'd appreciate it.
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btw havent seen it yet, so thats why I'm asking. :)
if you havent been playing for a long time, i would stay away from this piece as it has some very technical parts. i would stick to developing your musicality on flute. thats what the judge is looking for, not if you can barrel through the notes. i sat through one of these things in february and listened to the most AWFUL rendition of the ibert concerto. everynote was PERFECT, but because this girl played so blah with her musicality (or lack thereof), she was given a 2 instead of a 1.
DONT BE THIS GIRL! and play something not so technical and more musical. maybe sicilienne by faure? romantic pieces are easier to make musical than boroque, i think.
Well I'm the kind of person who will practice this for hours and hours every day up until February to play this solo, so if it is technically challenging, then thats great! I understand the musical part though, knowing when to use vibrato and when to get softer/louder even though it doesnt say it in the music. I still have time to decide though, I'm doing Concerto in E Minor by Gurewich on alto sax, so I want to do something in close level with that piece.
I played Sicilienne two years ago for my solo, although I played it on alto sax, not flute, it was kind of depressing especially in the beginning.
Baroque is kinda its own style. Unless you are familiar with it or have a teacher ready to explain the subtleties, another piece might be more suitable. It's a challenging piece.
But if you are up for a challenge or play at a high level, then I certainly don't want to discourage you. But just know you're not playing Siciliene by Faure
i had to play it for and audition. its hard. i enjoyed it though. i played it going into 9th grade also. i had to practie really hard and it took me 4 months to be able to play the whole thing. good luck
Ok thanks, I have a while to practice, and I've decided to do this piece. I listened to a recording of it and loved it! I'm sure I'll be able to play it by February and may post a video for some feedback from flute players on this site.
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