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joey · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject: AUDITIONS

Just wondering if anyone can give me some advice on auditioning for Percussion? I am currently Grade 8 on drum kit and i am studying for Grade 5 on tuned percussion for december and then Grade 8 next summer. Would the panel prefer me doing Drum kit, Tuned percussion or both? and any tips as to what pieces to play?

Thanks! Joe

admin · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:35 am Post subject:

Errrr, you can't just be a kit player, percussionists are all tuned percussionists
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joey · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:10 pm Post subject:

well i've played in brass bands as a percussionist for many years, playing both kit and tuned.
Just didn't know if they'd want me to play both at the audition or not.

Jimbo · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject:

probably, as those are the instruments you would be expected to play
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