I think it is safe to say that I will not be getting into All-State, unless some miracle happens. The three-octave major scale that was chosen at the audition site was the D major scale - the one I had not practiced as I hoped I would not have to do it. I had three hours to practice and memorize it, and I did, but the high notes (which are really high) kind of sucked during the actual audition.
I was extremely nervous; this was my first audition for something serious like this. I hate to say I lost all hope half way through. The only part I'm really proud of is how I played the first half of the violin etude.
At least it's all over now... until next year, but then I'll have a lot more time to practice.
Quarter finals were last week. Somehow I managed to receive all A's, though in American Literature I was .03% away from a B+. The American Lit final was surprisingly hard. Our teacher even said that everyone does horribly on it even though they have tried to fix the test over the years. I usually score above a B on finals, but on this one I got a D+, a 76% to be exact.
I guess the stress isn't truly gone. I have to take the PSAT this saturday. I took it last year, so I'm not really all that nervous.
I wish you well with your work visa interview, Adam.
It seems like life has been full of work for a lot of you, and I hope it all gets better.
DFTBA
Kate
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