In hope that some of you may find it interesting to relate your experiences of your first solo performance, I share mine:
At age 12 (47 years ago), after playing horn for 6 months, in rural Oregon, I played Beethoven's "Little Rondo" on a brass single F Reynolds at a regional competition. I played it well with no clams and got an "A". Years later I realized that I never played the 7th interval jumps (from A to high G), correctly. I landed on F everytime; this didn't sound bad and maybe the judge didn't realize it. However, slurring a 7th interval several times up to high G is much to expect of a beginning student! I wouldn't want to try this in public even today! Larry ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. $420k for $1,399/mo. Calculate new payment! http://www.LowerMyBills.com/lre _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
