I have an audition in an hour. Need some quick advice.

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:37 am

Tubist of Time wrote: I would like to play Air and Bouree, but the bouree is a bit too much for me right now. The Air, I can handle. Will that be acceptable, or should I play something else?

My experience says play what YOU are comfortable with AS MUSICALLY AS YOU CAN.

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:49 am

Why not play Air and Bouree using BBb fingerings? So what if it's pitched two semitones higher? You're there to show off your musicality, no?

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:57 am

I agree with Chuck. I believe you should explain your situation to anyone who might question why you are doing this.

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:11 am

I totally agree. IF you're comfortable with that; and if anyone notices (unlikely) - just tell them that Bach wrote Suite #3 in C, so that's what tuba you're playing it on

Chuck Jackson · Post by **Chuck Jackson** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:28 pm

A minor pitard, but the Bouree is from the Bach 3rd VIOLIN Sonata in B Minor, not the Cello Suite Number 3 in C Major. Might as well keep it straight from the get go.

Chuck "who's Violinist wife just performed this Sonata (amazingly well) and played the Bourre at half note equals 62 and wonders whay ANYONE would play it faster even if it doesn't have the quadruple stops and is wondering why Bell cut out most of the second section stuff but then realizes a tuba is a tuba is a tuba" Jackson

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