CD is on the way!

It’s out of my hands.

Recording an audition CD has to be one of the hardest things that I’ve ever done. You are sending a representation of yourself that is bound to have some mistakes, it’s just a matter of determining which mistakes you are willing to let go. To think that you’ll make a perfect CD is unrealistic and can really mess with your head. I have spent some late, late nights working on this stuff. As a trumpet player you get to a point where you can’t physically do it anymore. You have a certain amount of endurance and a certain amount of time each night where you are in the zone. A lot of this is learning when to quit!

So, I sent what I believe is the best representation of who I am as a player right now. All I can do is hope and pray!

DING! You are now free to move about the country…..

Talk about having balls. I went ahead and purchased my plane ticket today for this audition. You know, with airline tickets you have a certain window of opportunity to get a good fare. If I wait until I hear back from them, it will be within two weeks of the audition and who knows how expensive that might be! Let’s just assume that I get past the first round and get the invitation. I can’t imagine getting that invite and then not being able to find a ticket or afford to go. So, I’m trusting my instints and buying this ticket. Man, my CD better be kick ass, because I can’t afford to lose this money right now!

Hmmmmm ……

Things aren’t going so great for me right now. I love my job but it’s becoming increasingly difficult and is VERY stressful. I have very little time for myself and it’s affecting my social life! The money is not great and there is very little room for growth, and the benefits…… what benefits??? I enjoy teaching, but it’s time to starting thinking about what is best for ME and MY future. I’ve done this for 7 years now and I think I’m ready for a change …

Well, here I sit alone in my apartment, checking out the Air Force Bands Career website. Staring at the open positions, wondering if I have what it takes to make it in one of the Air Force Bands. Do I have what it takes to professionally play at the level they want me to play at? Am I really willing to join the military? And, OMG, what about boot camp??!! I have to go to boot camp?????? But…. the benefits! Health care…. pay….. travel…… sounds like a great opportunity!

So, tonight I am making the commitment to audition for a spot. There’s no use wondering about all the possibilities if I don’t even have the skill to make it happen. Let’s give it a shot and worry about all the “what if’s” later (if necessary!).

Tonight I am sending an email to introduce myself and ask about the audition process. Tomorrow, I am going to start working up my audition tape. And practicing….. a lot 🙂

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