Ensemble

[ikyrian]

I got an email from Professor Chua today proclaiming that instead of being in a chamber ensemble with several people, I'm to be apart of a duet, with a saxophone major. Major freak out time.

Ok, I haven't really practiced the saxophone going onto two years now. I was rather hoping that I would be able to do something small and fun and with a lot of people to back me up. It's been so long since I've had lessons or anything like that.

And I have absolutely no idea what her skill level is! I mean, am I going to be totally blown out of the water?? What if they LAUGH at me!! *more freaking out* While, I don't think they'll laugh at me, per se, but I could just imagine being completely mortified when they realize I'm not quite as good as they may think I am.

And another thing! I'll probably be stuck with all of the boring second parts. Gah!! I spent most of my highschool career being principle alto by virtue that I was the oldest or the only one! I don't know if I can stuff my self back into the second best role.

*continues to freak out while trying to work on polisearch work*

Comments

[kimipoo.livejournal.com]

lol no worries its maria :-)

[ikyrian.livejournal.com]

I know, but still i worry about what might happen. I guess I'll just have to practice over Christmas break...I knew I should have learned those damn scales!

Denise

[(Anonymous)]

I can completely understand where you're coming from. But don't worry about playing the 2nd parts. As a former 2nd chair alto, there are still some pretty cool things that come our way. Will you guys be playing various kinds of music or mostly jazz?

Re: Denise

[ikyrian.livejournal.com]

I don't know. I emailed Dr. Chua, but hse hasn't emailed me back yet. (She doesn't seem to get to them quickly.)

It'll prolly be ok, I'm just freaking out a little. Bah.

[cherry-chiicake.livejournal.com]

I, too, am a former second chair. Of clarinet, too, so I know how the saxaphone is. But see-- I always *liked* the second parts. You get all the cool harmonies that way! I remember playing some stuff from the Nutcracker; the second part on those pieces is always awesomely spoofy. So just think- you might get some really neat parts! Good luck!

[ikyrian.livejournal.com]

You did? Second alto was never ever better in the music we played. I mean, alto's a pretty much ignored for the most part as just filler instruments with only the occasional melody...harmony just never was my thing. I think I'm a soloist at heart.