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gg21wvtrumpet
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2022 2:11 pm    Post subject: David Hickman audition tips Reply with quote

Numerous trumpet players have mentioned that David Hickman gave wonderful advice on auditions. Specifically David Bilger on his Brass Chats interview. Would anyone know what these tips were? I have an audition coming up so I think this would be useful.

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Jon Klausman
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What's your email? I belive I have those tips from Hickman
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jon Klausman wrote:
What's your email? I belive I have those tips from Hickman
Please share them here, if you don't mind. Thanks!
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 12:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Day Before Recital or Audition:
1. Play much less than usual so that the lips can eliminate stiffness and soreness.
2. Avoid drinking alcohol because it dehydrates the body for 24-36 hours after consumption.
3. Get a good night's sleep.
4. Organize instruments, mutes, music, and anything else needed for the recital or audition.
5. Keep fully hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
6. Visualize the entire performance in detail. Do this several times.
7. If possible, spend time playing in the auditorium where the performance is to take place.

Day of Recital or Audition:
1. Keep fully hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
2. Do stretching exercises and a light physical exercise program to relieve muscle tension.
3. Warm up on the trumpet several hours before the performance. Do not allow the embouchure to become fatigued.
4. Keep physical activities to a minimum so that strength is not reduced.
5. Eat light foods with protein and moderate carbohydrates. Baked fish and chicken are excellent choices. Avoid foods with high sugar content, as they may cause an increase in metabolism that can lead to hyper-activity and sweating.
6. Avoid heavy starches such as potatoes, pasta, or squash, as they may cause excessive thirst.
7. Avoid greasy or fried foods because they are difficult to digest.
8. Avoid drinking alcohol.
9. Avoid eating highly salted foods that can dry the lips, such as potato chips or salted popcorn.
10. Avoid spicy foods that may irritate lip tissue and cause swelling.
11. Avoid milk, cheese, and other dairy products because they increase mucous and cause the mouth to be sticky.
12. Arrive at the performance location an hour early so that there is ample time to "settle in" and feel organized. Warm up carefully, making sure not to warm up excessively.
13. Set the stage (for a recital) and become comfortable with the surroundings, both visually and acoustically.
14. Avoid excessive talking, yelling, or coughing which can tire the muscles of the throat.
15. Do not brush teeth or use mouthwash immediately prior to the recital. Many products contain drying agents that may cause temporary mouth dryness.
16. If the facial muscles feel sore, take a regular dose of ibuprofen.
17. Visualize the performance in detail. Do this several times.
18. Make sure that the instrument is well-oiled and polished. However, do not clean the inside of the instrument within one week before the performance, as it slightly changes the blowing characteristics of the instrument.
19. Avoid practicing difficult passages immediately prior to the performance. Any mistakes may disturb confidence. However, mental practice is fine.
20. Avoid taking weight loss pills or antihistamines within two days of the performance so that the
body does not become dehydrated.
21. Avoid foods and beverages with high caffeine content (coffee, chocolate, certain soft drinks) because they may over-stimulate the nervous system of the body.
22. To allow full-capacity breathing, do not eat or drink large amounts within three hours before the performance.
23. Think confidently. Visualize the emotions and music to be played.
24. HAVE FUN![/img]
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dstpt
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 12:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jon Klausman wrote:
Day Before Recital or Audition:
1. Play much less than usual so that the lips can eliminate stiffness and soreness.
2. Avoid drinking alcohol because it dehydrates the body for 24-36 hours after consumption.
3. Get a good night's sleep.
4. Organize instruments, mutes, music, and anything else needed for the recital or audition.
5. Keep fully hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
6. Visualize the entire performance in detail. Do this several times.
7. If possible, spend time playing in the auditorium where the performance is to take place.

Day of Recital or Audition:
1. Keep fully hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
2. Do stretching exercises and a light physical exercise program to relieve muscle tension.
3. Warm up on the trumpet several hours before the performance. Do not allow the embouchure to become fatigued.
4. Keep physical activities to a minimum so that strength is not reduced.
5. Eat light foods with protein and moderate carbohydrates. Baked fish and chicken are excellent choices. Avoid foods with high sugar content, as they may cause an increase in metabolism that can lead to hyper-activity and sweating.
6. Avoid heavy starches such as potatoes, pasta, or squash, as they may cause excessive thirst.
7. Avoid greasy or fried foods because they are difficult to digest.
8. Avoid drinking alcohol.
9. Avoid eating highly salted foods that can dry the lips, such as potato chips or salted popcorn.
10. Avoid spicy foods that may irritate lip tissue and cause swelling.
11. Avoid milk, cheese, and other dairy products because they increase mucous and cause the mouth to be sticky.
12. Arrive at the performance location an hour early so that there is ample time to "settle in" and feel organized. Warm up carefully, making sure not to warm up excessively.
13. Set the stage (for a recital) and become comfortable with the surroundings, both visually and acoustically.
14. Avoid excessive talking, yelling, or coughing which can tire the muscles of the throat.
15. Do not brush teeth or use mouthwash immediately prior to the recital. Many products contain drying agents that may cause temporary mouth dryness.
16. If the facial muscles feel sore, take a regular dose of ibuprofen.
17. Visualize the performance in detail. Do this several times.
18. Make sure that the instrument is well-oiled and polished. However, do not clean the inside of the instrument within one week before the performance, as it slightly changes the blowing characteristics of the instrument.
19. Avoid practicing difficult passages immediately prior to the performance. Any mistakes may disturb confidence. However, mental practice is fine.
20. Avoid taking weight loss pills or antihistamines within two days of the performance so that the
body does not become dehydrated.
21. Avoid foods and beverages with high caffeine content (coffee, chocolate, certain soft drinks) because they may over-stimulate the nervous system of the body.
22. To allow full-capacity breathing, do not eat or drink large amounts within three hours before the performance.
23. Think confidently. Visualize the emotions and music to be played.
24. HAVE FUN![/img]

Many thanks!
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