March 14, 2004 at 9:29 PM

I went to the Community College String Ensemble the other night. The director invited me to come hear them play, since I plan on joining them this fall, (or this summer if they have a summer group). I was a little nervous and thought that they would be beyond my level of playing and that I would need to practice hard to be able to join them. After they began the first piece, (Concerto Grosso by Handel), I realized that I would have no problem joining. Even if they want me to audition, I know I will make it. The course listing says you can join by the directors permission, or audition. Whatever. I am not concerned about that now. Plus, the director knows my current teacher, so, maybe she will ask him how well I play, and I wont have to audition. Either way, it doesn't matter to me.

I had my second lesson with my new violin teacher yesterday. It went well, but I didn't play the Vivaldi Concerto as well as I can. (I was nervous.)

I am supposed to continue working on Scales, Arpeggios, Improving my wrist Vibrato, (which is really coming along great), and a few minor improvements on the Vivaldi Concerto. My teacher said, next week will be the last time he wants to hear the Vivaldi Concerto. He said he didn't want to hear any of the etudes next week, but I will continue working on them as well.

Until next time.