I am preparing for Solo and Ensemble performances for the 2027 spring season, and was wondering if anyone knew any marimba pieces that almost tells a story?
Something I can almost "act out" while playing, that will make the audience catch on that it is supposed to be funny.
Thanks!
I've been on drumline for two years (bass and flub), and have been working toward snare since middle school.
I auditioned for snare on Saturday, and results that were given to me today were glockenspiel. Not even a marimba, a glock.
Drumline has been the most fun I've ever had in my life, I am not good and melodics nor do I adapt to melodics well. I am also a really good marcher, but now that I'm on glockenspiel, I'm with front ensemble and cannot even march.
It isn't like I will get another chance at snare either, because this is my senior year.
I just cannot believe they moved me all the way back to square one, and I know I am being a sore loser but I am a good musician, and this is extremely devastating to me.
I want to know if anyone has any similar experiences of being in drumline and being moved or something similar. How did you get through it? Was it as terrible as it seems to be?
My snare audition for drumline is at 8:00AM (ugh) this Saturday!
What are your favorite routines/things that you find helpful right before an audition?