<p>I'm auditioning for a band next week and i need some audition advice! this is my 3rd year going and the past two years i've made it into the next round, but i really want to get in this year! the problem is that i get really nervous, especially because i get intimidated by the other auditioners, even though i know that i am better than many of them. the other problem is that the audition piece, out of all the other flute pieces out there, happens to contain a movement which basically exploits my weaknesses. the last 2 years it has been the fast parts that i always mess up, and i am pretty sure i'll mess up on them again. i only have a few days left, so i was wondering what i should try and work on and really polish in the piece, and what i should do to relax during the audition. for those who are flutists, the piece is sonata V (e minor) by bach, first 2 mvts.</p>
<p>Although my situations generally involved solo performances, if I had a piece that really stumped me in certain spots, I would just work like crazy to get those parts down. You undoubtedly want to sound good throughout the entire piece, but it's definitely better to just be adequate throughout than stuggle heavily in one section. Obviously, you want to sound your best in the sections that suit your style, but showing your flexibility as a musician is an important quality.</p>
<p>Hope this helps a bit.</p>