Memorization of Standard Tuba Concertos?

[TubaRay]

It used to be for the honors concert at ACU which I made the recital on the barnes, had to be memorized. But we were let known about 2 weeks before the deadline of auditions when the audition was so we didnt have to.

Could you please translate this for me, James. I don't think I understand what you are trying to say.

[pierso20]

When applying for professorships, and orchestral gigs, you will probably have played this piece for the audition or plenty of times in the past......it will be great to memorize the music. There are certain pieces you showcase your instrument when playing as a soloist with a orchestra. The John Williams i believe is out of print, and the Ralph Vaughan Williams is an amazing piece

This is good and true...HOWEVER, most of us, including renowned players will most likely not have the piece memorized at all times. Memorizing the piece will only hold completely in the memory as long as it is being worked on. And who could or would want to play one piece of music enough to have it memorized for years? I think it would be more beneficial when practicing this piece, to make sure your music is clearly marked to you and that you have self recordings of it as a reference.

Just a thought

Brooke "who memorizes on accident" Pierson