Audition Playbook: Optimal Planning for Orchestral Audition Success

The Audition Playbook is a two-part guide and workbook designed to help musicians of all instruments and levels efficiently and effectively plan and prepare for orchestra, band, or other ensemble auditions. No matter the goal, the Audition Playbook provides the framework upon which musicians can carefully create, implement, and follow their own plans from start to finish.

Many factors go into having a successful audition and every winner will tell you about wildly different tools and secrets that set them apart from the pack. Every person--and every audition--is different. However, there are certain elements that tend to be universal among audition winners, and often, the most important factor is simply having a plan--a thoughtful, deliberate plan--and sticking with it.

The Audition Playbook is not a "one-size-fits-all" template and does not set out to plan your entire audition for you. "Part One: The Guide" offers an overview of the the many different facets of audition preparation to consider and provides tools, suggestions, and exercises to implement into your own plan. "Part Two: The Workbook" provides the canvas upon which you will build your personal audition plan.

Among the many topics covered:

• The four phases of audition preparation
• Goal-setting and re-setting
• Taking honest assessments of your technique, knowledge of the repertoire, and other skills
• Planning your daily and weekly practicing
• The development of performance skills
• Planning for the unexpected
• Recording your practice
• Mock auditions
• Writing your "Audition Day Script"
• Reflecting on your auditions

Whether you're already a regular on the audition trail, a first-timer new to the world of auditions, or an already-established professional looking to up your game, the Audition Playbook is for you.

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Rachelle Jenkins is an accomplished horn player who has played with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Montr al Symphony, Iceland Symphony, Hawaii Symphony, and many other orchestras and chamber ensembles around the world. She studied at The Colburn School, McGill University, and the University of Central Florida.

Foreword by Dr. Don Greene, author of Performance Success, Audition Success, Fight Your Fear and Win, and College Prep for Musicians.

Author: Rachelle Jenkins
Publisher: Rachelle Jenkins
Published: 03/01/2019
Pages: 116
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.24d
ISBN: 9780578559469

About the Author
Jenkins, Rachelle: - Rachelle Jenkins is a Los Angeles based horn player originally from Fort Myers, Florida. An active performer, she has played with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Montréal Symphony Orchestra, Iceland Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Florida Orchestra, Sarasota Orchestra, and Naples Philharmonic, as well as guest principal horn with the Hawaii Symphony and Orlando Philharmonic. Rachelle studied at The Colburn School, McGill University's Schulich School of Music, and the University of Central Florida. She has been a fellow of both the Tanglewood Music Center and the Aspen Music Festival and School. Rachelle also maintains an active teaching studio and taught on the faculty at Florida Southwestern State College. Her primary teachers include Andrew Bain, John Zirbel, Johnny Pherigo, and Dr. Don Greene.Greene, Don: - Dr. Don Greene, a peak performance psychologist, has taught his comprehensive approach to peak performance mastery at The Juilliard School, Colburn School, New World Symphony, Los Angeles Opera Young Artists Program, Vail Ski School, Perlman Music Program, and US Olympic Training Center. During his thirty-four year career, he has coached more than 1,000 performers to win professional auditions and has guided countless solo performers to successful careers. Some of the performing artists with whom Dr. Greene has worked have won jobs with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, San Francisco Opera, Montreal Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, National Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and the Dance Theatre of Harlem, to name just a few. Of the Olympic track and field athletes he worked with up until and through the 2016 Games in Rio, 14 won medals, including 5 gold. Dr. Greene has authored eight books including Audition Success, Fight Your Fear & Win, and Performance Success. In 2017, Dr. Greene was named a TED Educator and collaborated with musician Dr. Annie Bosler to produce the TED-Ed How to practice effectively...for just about anything. The video went viral receiving over 25 million views across Facebook and YouTube. For more information, visit: www.winningonstage.com

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