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Thursday, August 25, 2005

Senior Recital

So, to graduate as a music performance major, you must present a senior recital. A senior recital is basically a 90 minute showcase of solo pieces that is supposed to represent your best ability. Therefore, many senior recitals are littered with the hardest music for their chosen instrument. Also, a senior recital program must pass what is called a jury, where several professors sit down and listen to how polished your playing is and decide whether you're ready to present yourself to the public or not.

I haven't practiced in a year. And now, I'm totally freaking out because I have only 3 months before I present my program to my recital jury! :( I don't even know what I'm going to play, but I have an idea:

Bach - Suite No. 2 in d minor for solo viola
Walton - Concerto for viola and orchestra, mvmnts I and II
- intermission -
Brahms - Sonata in f minor for viola and piano
encore: Bruch - Romanze

The only problem is that this is probably not long enough of a program. I might have to add in another piece, but then that's just stretching it in terms of my practice time. Oh what to do? What to do? :(

5 Comments:

  • At 4:35 AM , Blogger peachy said...

    Practice, practice, practice.
    You're already really good, so I'm sure just a little bit of brushing up to refresh your memory will be fine. You'll do great!

     
  • At 9:03 PM , Blogger JK said...

    Get on it Q. Start practicing like a crazy woman. You can do it, just get back on the wagon and (how's this for redneck) fuckin' give 'er. hahaha

     
  • At 11:28 PM , Blogger Minona said...

    Can you do an audio post of you practicing? I wanna hear how good you are :D

     
  • At 12:31 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Just do what I'd do...threaten them so theyd never even DREAM of failing you.

    Works like a fucking charm.

     
  • At 7:58 PM , Blogger T. said...

    Hello from a fellow violist in Cleveland Ohio. How is the preparation for your recital coming? I myself have a recital coming up in December. Best of luck to you! Check out my blog if you would like, and drop me a line. It'd be great to talk to you.

    T.

     

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