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| I've Done Something Rather Silly ... |
| Nicia-Clarinet-Flute |
 Jun 6 2009, 08:23 AM
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Prodigy  Group: Members Posts: 1012 Joined: 19-April 06 From: Derbyshire Member No.: 6685  |
My orchestra only has one viola player and I made the mistake of saying that I play the viola but am only a beginner and eventually I would like to play viola instead of clarinet in the orchestra, somehow I've been pursuaded to play viola ... like now, starting strings rehearsal on Thursday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I've got all the music at home and been really practising (it doesn't seem too bad actually, having to change positions for the first time though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)) at least I have time to practise and get things right(ish!!) before orchestra next week. Wish me luck ... Nicia (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif) |
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| river |
Jun 6 2009, 08:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 524 Joined: 29-October 08 From: Oxford, UK Member No.: 43415 |
think about it this way--you're already second chair viola, and you didn't even have to audition ;-)
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| Jacobi |
Jun 6 2009, 08:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 10-March 09 From: Manchester Member No.: 58524 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/goodLuck.gif)
That sounds great, sometimes it's good to live on the edge a bit! I'm sure you'll be fine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Nicia-Clarinet-Flute |
Jun 6 2009, 08:36 AM
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Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1012 Joined: 19-April 06 From: Derbyshire Member No.: 6685 |
I know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) In one way its very exciting in another it's just scary (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
...but I love playing viola and eventually I would actually like it to be my "1st" instrument, just took to it so well, this should hopefully get me to a beter standard quicker and I'll have fun in the process (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| skylark |
Jun 6 2009, 08:45 AM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 9615 Joined: 8-August 06 Member No.: 7336 |
Brill Nicia, go for it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/woot.gif)
Look forward to hearing how you get on! |
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| DaisyChain |
Jun 6 2009, 08:47 AM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 10090 Joined: 12-December 06 From: Kent Member No.: 8655 |
All the best to you Nicia (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| barry-clari |
Jun 6 2009, 08:49 AM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 20572 Joined: 10-January 06 From: South East London Member No.: 5804 |
QUOTE(Nicia-Clarinet-Flute @ Jun 6 2009, 09:23 AM)  My orchestra only has one viola player and I made the mistake of saying that I play the viola but am only a beginner and eventually I would like to play viola instead of clarinet in the orchestra, somehow I've been pursuaded to play viola ... like now, starting strings rehearsal on Thursday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I've got all the music at home and been really practising (it doesn't seem too bad actually, having to change positions for the first time though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)) at least I have time to practise and get things right(ish!!) before orchestra next week. Wish me luck ... Nicia (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yay.gif) Have fun Nicia, and the very best of luck to you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| kerioboe |
Jun 6 2009, 09:33 AM
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Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 3068 Joined: 29-January 06 Member No.: 6007 |
Having moved the other way in an orchestra from strings (violin) to woodwind (oboe), albeit with a twenty-five year gap, I have to say that playing in the two different sections is a different experience. My oboe playing is better than my violin playing ever was but I think playing a string instrument in an orchestra is easier than playing a wind one.
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| Nicia-Clarinet-Flute |
Jun 6 2009, 08:59 PM
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Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1012 Joined: 19-April 06 From: Derbyshire Member No.: 6685 |
Thanks all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Had last concert as a clarinettist tonight!! Strings sectional on Thursday! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| miss sooky |
Jun 7 2009, 02:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 443 Joined: 28-December 07 Member No.: 22222 |
How exciting (and not silly at all) - do let us know how it goes on Thursday.
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| Terra |
Jun 7 2009, 03:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 21-May 09 From: S.E.England Member No.: 66111 |
Good luck! Hope you enjoy it!
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| Nicia-Clarinet-Flute |
Jun 7 2009, 03:49 PM
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Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1012 Joined: 19-April 06 From: Derbyshire Member No.: 6685 |
QUOTE(miss sooky @ Jun 7 2009, 03:45 PM) How exciting (and not silly at all) - do let us know how it goes on Thursday. Will do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) As I've only been playing two months it's a little bit silly maybe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)!! |
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| Terra |
Jun 7 2009, 07:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 21-May 09 From: S.E.England Member No.: 66111 |
QUOTE(Nicia-Clarinet-Flute @ Jun 7 2009, 04:49 PM) QUOTE(miss sooky @ Jun 7 2009, 03:45 PM) How exciting (and not silly at all) - do let us know how it goes on Thursday. Will do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) As I've only been playing two months it's a little bit silly maybe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)!! If you can play the notes on the viola and know them then you should be fine. Just practice lots. I can already play my grade 1 pieces relitivly well and I've only been playing little over a week. I don't start lessons till tuesday. So anything is possible. |
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| kenm |
Jun 8 2009, 08:50 AM
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Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 2046 Joined: 9-September 04 Member No.: 2075 |
QUOTE(kerioboe @ Jun 6 2009, 10:33 AM) My oboe playing is better than my violin playing ever was but I think playing a string instrument in an orchestra is easier than playing a wind one. Try playing bass in a Beethoven symphony. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) |
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| Appassionata |
Jun 8 2009, 09:00 AM
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Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1072 Joined: 8-April 04 Member No.: 960 |
Good luck! I think you're rather brave. I've only ever experienced playing violin in an orchestra and some of those parts were pretty scary! This isn't the same orchestra that you were really pleased about getting a place to play clarinet only a few weeks back though is it?
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