<p>ProMusician, I think you’re right on all counts. The same thing occurred to me when I read annie’s description of the listener who had his head down the whole time. He may find that to be the most effective way to discern what he’s looking for. I don’t get why you felt you were going out on a limb to say that, lol. I cant see why you might expect rotten tomatoes to be hurled your way, silly, except for the fact that CC can be a rough crowd! 
You make some very good points!</p>
<p>I praise annie for her forthright description of her D’s experience (I think it will be helpful to others in the future, and that’s why we all come to these threads), and you may be on to something in your analysis of why she had that experience.</p>
<p>Or, perhaps the guy had no conscious reason in mind at all when he had his head down! Who knows? 
My son tells me that it’s counter-productive and/or useless to ever second-guess the various actions, sounds, or words that might come from an audition panel during an audition or following a rejection. Nobody will ever know–and much of what one experiences may well be entirely meaningless or without intention or awareness.</p>
<p>Singersmom07, we have had the same thought ourselves. What a blessing that will be, to have a relatively instant answer! Sweet.</p>