Do you have to play your All State piece in time?

CalvinTBOD
Wed, 04 May 2011 20:07:36 +0000

I’m preparing a Clarinet solo for the NYSSMA All State audition.
One of the parts is at 112 beats per minute, and it has sixteenth notes.
Currently the fastest I can get it is 104 beats per minute. Would I be penalized?

Did anyone perform a piece slower than the bpm given and still receive full marks?
Or are there any All State judges here that can directly answer my question? Thanks.