General Discussion

@Loyalties

Just popping in to say that I really enjoyed listening to Gamelan, thank you for sharing it! It instantly reminded me of one of my favorite Debussy works, the movement "Pagodes" from his work Estampes. I highly recommend you check it out if you haven't already! It also contains more traditionally eastern tonalities (mmm those pentatonic scales, iirc Debussy composed it after hearing a traditional Javanese gamelan performance) and is a delightful work to listen to.

@Ern

Oh yes, I've heard of that piece! Somehow, I'd forgotten what it sounded like after listening to a Debussy compilation one day while studying (and also for a presentation on Debussy, I think). Perhaps I'll pick it up once I clear out more free time for myself. Thank you for reminding me that it exists :D

I play the French horn! I’m about to start auditioning for colleges soon to be a music performance major, which basically entails a lot of orchestral excerpts and some classic solo pieces.
I just started working on Strauss Horn Concerto 2 a couple months ago but now it’s gotten pushed to the side because of the audition material I have to do. :/

I've been playing the piano for nine years now. I have an amazing teacher, who has helped shape who I am as a person for almost as long. Piano is such an important part of my life; I'm so grateful that my parents didn't let me quit when I was little.

I lean towards excessive movement quite a bit. My music often sounds affected, because I move my shoulders a ton when they really shouldn't be moving at all. Because of that, Baroque music is a struggle. Classical, too.

One of the most calming pieces I've ever played is Bruyères by Debussy. I just started learning Andaluza by Granados, and it's quickly become one of my favorites. As for one I haven't played, but desperately want to someday, Drei Klavierstücke by Schubert is possibly my all time favorite.

Good luck with the ukelele! It's such a fun instrument; I hope it brings you some happiness during this quarantine.

what's up, i'm goin to school for music education! i'm a flute player primarily but i started on piano, which i honestly don't really remember how to play that much anymore. i like playing baritone/euphonium but i'm not super great at it. it's honestly hard to keep motivated when i don't have a performance to look forward to, and many of mine (wgi finals, pit musical, spring concert) have been canceled. i've dabbled in very basic guitar but it's difficult! recently, i just watched phantom of the opera, and i plan on making an acapella video cover of me playing "all i ask of you" on flute, euphonium, and guitar!

@olivemylove good luck with your auditions! i did mine in february, but i am wondering, are your auditions online now due to the current events?

@okie you've gotten to play contra bass flute?? that's such a cool experience! what was that like and how did you get the chance to play one? the lowest flute i ever got the chance to play was alto flute.

I play the flute! Most of all at least. It's a great instrument to play, especially for learning Final Fantasy music. :>

I can also play the ocarina, piano, bass guitar, and I kinda know the gist of playing the trombone. :> I am an overachiever.

@Mynty I’m not sure yet! A lot of them have pre-screening auditions so that might be what happens with all of them? The nice thing is that I’ll be able to get a good recording and not get nervous!