Private Lesson / Audition Results
Today was another very bass-intense day - I'm totally exhausted mentally and physically. It's good though, I'm having such a good time playing. This morning I caught the bus to my lesson at 9am. That's a little early for me, and I didn't get to warm-up at all! I guess I met with Kurt and Marty (my research advisors) at that time every Monday during the semester, so maybe that was good preparation :). The lesson was great - Mark has a very logical and organized way of thinking and explaining things that really works well for me. We worked on the first two movements of the Eccles and he worked on my bow grip a little. He thought that I hold the bow out too far toward my fingertips. I'm trying something new to see how I like it.
After my lesson I practiced until lunch and then the seating audition results were finally posted. I am principal bassist of both the symphony orchestra and the opera orchestra!!! I am really surprised - I thought the other undergrad bass players from Juliard and the Boston Conservatory that practice all the time would play circles around me. I'm so happy that I'm playing in the opera orchestra - I think that I've already mentioned that we are doing Mozart's Marriage of Figaro - it should be great! The first opera orchestra rehearsal is tomorrow night after dinner. Then the orchestra rehearsed for three and a half hours. Uhhhh - that's so long for those of you that don't know. The section sounds pretty good. I put bowings in the Mozart during the break. I'm going to bow the Poulenc tomorrow morning, I think.
I didn't take any pictures today since I didn't really do anything new. Is there something that I've talked about that you want to see a picture of? If so tell me in the comments, and I'll post it when I get a chance. On Sunday we have the day off, so I think I'm going to go hiking or something and I'll take pictures then.
Whale Watch, Day 5:
- Nothing today :( Why don't the whales like me?
Things I forgot/didn't think of to bring:
- laundry detergent
- dryer sheets (I make have to make another excursion to Walmart)
posted by Kevin @ 10:01 PM
7 comments
7 Comments:
Hey Kev,
Congratulations! It looks like an amazing place.
You know - You don't see the entire whale, just it's tail or head or back. Do you you have binoculars?
Have Fun!
Love ya
Congrats on making Principal for BOTH orchestras Kev!! We all knew you are the BEST! See if someone will take pics of you with your sections during rehearsal break.
Principal...Hell yeah... nice job kevin!!!!
-Dennis
Kevin,
Hey, listen, be sure to check the toilet before using it. I've that some people would flush juvenile whales when they couldn't control them anymore. They have come up for air from time to time.
Mom and I are very proud of you! Nobody can play circles around you. (Unless they have wheels on their basses that is!)
Love and Kisses,
Dad
Hey Kevin,
Your Mom got me reading your Blog...I am so proud of you---principal of both orchestras! I knew you had it in you! What a terrific opportunity---you sure have a way of finding incredible opportunities! Have a great time--I'm really enjoying reading your daily entries. Your 1st bass teacher:)...Mrs. Christie
Hey Kevin,
Congratulations on making principal in both orchestras! That's awesome! Glad to hear you're having a great time in BC... your pictures are awesome. Be sure to take some more if you go hiking. :-)
- Mark
yes, excellent work kevin! (everyone knows you're the number one bass player in the world!!)
your mission: i wanna see a picture of a whale.
good luck!
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