WolverineBari

Hey-- Thanks so much for all the tips. I'm already psyched to start working! Just one more question: I was looking at SCV's website, and it says that the Vanguard brass line has monthly camps (which I expected), and Sunday rehearsals starting in December. I know that I can barely afford to fly to Cali once a month, and that I certainly can't afford to fly once a week. Will coming from so far away hurt my chances of making the line (especially if I can't make these Sunday rehearsals?)? Thanks for all your help! --Jer

Hey, thanks-- Yeah, I play on a large bore tenor, which is the next biggest (best?) thing to a bass. It's got an F-Rotor, and it's a Conn 88H-O. A really wonderful horn, and it uses a bass-shank mouthpiece. I'll definitely work on all of that ^OO^ . Oh, and I like standing when I play anyway. Thanks again! --Jer

Hey-- I've been lurking here for most of the '03 season (what a season!), and I just saw my first live show ever (!) in West Chester. I'm a huge SCV fan, so, needless to say, I was majorly stoked when Vanguard got 2nd. I have a friend (also a trombonist) who is marching baritone in Crossmen this year, and hearing how much she loves it is really making me think about my own audition preparation. I can't afford to march this coming summer (nor are my baritone skills up to par), so I plan to audition for SCV in November of '04. My question is this: What can I do over the next year and four months to make my chances of making their hornline as good as possible? I'm entering NYU in 19 days b**bs as a music composition major, so I have access to private lessons on any instrument I choose. I'm a trombonist, but I'm considering taking baritone lessons once my finger speed is acceptable. I already know to: 1) run 1-2 miles a day 2) do LOTS of pushups, especially if I plan on marching euphonium. What a beast. 3) prepare the bejeezus out of my audition piece. 4) keep a positive attitude. Any advice you guys could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! --Jer