[1655]Re:Audition material for Berkerlee Master in Percussion (898 reads)	2002-03-15 00:40:31

James Walker Joined: N/A From: N/A Posts: N/A I'm not sure what the faculty at Berklee are looking for, as I've never had any contact with that school, but generally speaking: Rather than thinking "European v. Japanese v. American," I'd gear the audition around the idea of presenting yourself as a player, by performing a piece or pieces of music which demonstrate your musical abilities. I could certainly see a comparison of marimba compositional styles by region being the subject of a lecture/recital or thesis, but as an audition, I'd focus more on purely musical concerns. Show your rhythmic abilities, show your technical abilities, but also show your ability to phrase. I know I'm starting to sound like a "Johnny One-Note," as seemingly every time I post to this board I suggest preparing some Bach, but... http://www.malletjazz.com Remote Host:

[1649]Audition material for Berkerlee Master in Percussion <Frank>	2002-03-13 17:54:16
[1655]Re:Audition material for Berkerlee Master in Percussion <James Walker>	2002-03-15 00:40:31
[1753]Re:Re:Audition material for Berkerlee Master in Percussion <Ben>	2002-04-15 11:52:01