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 SighSeptember 9, 2008 at 5:57 PM I got a letter from the LSO in my mailbox at work today. This letter informed me that I was regretfully "not chosen" for either the "substitution roster" or the "Category 3 list of substitutes." I do not even know what Category 3 is, but any way you slice it, it is not good news.As time went by without word, I had figured that no news was probably bad news, but it's still a bit of a downer to have it confirmed. But, at least the orchestra that I *am* playing in is doing some really great stuff. So I'll sleep on it tonight and blog about that instead.
From Tom Holzman
I am so sorry to hear about the audition results. It is their loss. Keep up the good work.
Posted on September 9, 2008 at 6:03 PM From Pauline Lerner
I'm sorry that the results of your audition were not what you wanted. Keep up your positive attitude about the music you're playing in your current orchestra. That experience can enrich you as a musician, too.
Posted on September 9, 2008 at 6:25 PM From Laurie Niles
A necessary motto for all violinists to continue to grow and aim high: Reject rejection.
Posted on September 9, 2008 at 7:36 PM From Karin Lin
My friend and fellow V.com member Clare Chu gave me this excellent advice after I had a disappointing performance: "Keep you r chin up and over a violin!" I admire your positive attitude. Hang in there and listen to what our wise Laurie said. :)
Posted on September 9, 2008 at 8:12 PM From Stephen Brivati
Greetings,Posted on September 9, 2008 at 10:17 PM their loss. Your still in my category 2, Cheers, Buri From Anne Horvath
Oh, so sorry. This sounds like a good time for some Chocolate Abuse.
Posted on September 9, 2008 at 11:18 PM From Tess Z
I'm sorry too but it's okay Karen. Certainly you're disappointed but shake it off, learn from the experience, and move forward. Posted on September 10, 2008 at 2:56 AM When one door closes another is opened.
From Karen Allendoerfer
My teacher said that pro's take several auditions per year, over a period of years. And that eventually you get over the nerves and the being distracted by a dead room or whatever else. Posted on September 10, 2008 at 10:47 AM It hasn't even been 2 years that I've been playing again since I quit when my kids were born. And in the "current era" I've only been taking lessons for about 9 months. I knew when I started playing again it was going to be a long haul to get back to even my former modest levels of achievement. I think I'm almost to, if not already beyond, that point at least. It makes it a lot easier to get over having people to talk to about it. Thanks everyone!
From Laurie Niles
Once a successful professional writer friend made my mom (also a writer) the best gift that I think I've ever seen: She decoupaged a trash can, completely covering it with her own rejection letters from various magazines like "Ladies Home Journal" and "Time," etc., "Sorry, your manuscript does not meet our current needs..blah blah)." It was so interesting to see that this successful writer had actually experienced so much rejection, but also to see her wonderful attitude about it!
Posted on September 10, 2008 at 4:39 PM From Bart Meijer
Sigh, indeed. Posted on September 10, 2008 at 8:10 PM And move on, and good luck next year! From Karin Lin
Laurie, that is so neat! Your mom's friend sounds fantastic.
Posted on September 10, 2008 at 9:26 PM From sharelle taylor
Hi Karen, remember what you wrote: Regardless of the outcome, I think I can say this audition was a success, and I got something out of it. What's more, I'd be willing to do it again. Posted on September 11, 2008 at 12:45 AM Hang on to that thought. Isn't it a dumb ambivalence we feel on rejection, even when we haven't fully invested ourselves in the role - jsut the process of auditioning means you have had to viusalise and imagine yourself playing in that group, so now it means an adjustment, a rearrangement of your ambition. Adjustment just takes time, is all. Today is probably the worst day, you're not going to feel the same this time in one week, let alone 1 month. I liked your Bach.
From Jim W. Miller
In reality you succeed 1/10 of the time you're doing great. Just don''t stop plugging away.
Posted on September 11, 2008 at 3:32 AM From Terez Mertes
: (Posted on September 11, 2008 at 1:54 PM You've got the right attitude, tho! : ) Laurie - love the story. I'll be papering an entire room some day with the rejections I continue to accrue as a writer. This entry has been archived and is no longer accepting comments. |
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