<p>Here is an interesting article on how auditions work for the Met for instrumentalists. <a href=“http://www.metorchestramusicians.org/blog/2014/4/16/auditioning-for-the-met-orchestra”>http://www.metorchestramusicians.org/blog/2014/4/16/auditioning-for-the-met-orchestra</a>
“Every orchestra uses a slightly different system to make sure that they find the right person for the job, and to make that process as painless as possible for both auditioner and auditionee. The MET Orchestra is no exception. We take a great deal of pride in running the fairest, most effective auditions we can. I sat down with Rob Knopper, percussionist, and Boris Allakhverdyan, principal clarinetist, to discuss their experiences in this unique system of interviewing for a dream job.”</p>
<p>Fascinating look behind the scenes! I found the flowchart particularly interesting.</p>
<p>“It is notoriously difficult to gauge how one has done at an audition - virtually every musician has experienced the feeling of elation at having “knocked it out of the park,” only to be eliminated. Conversely, like Boris, Rob recalls feeling that his semifinal round in the MET audition was, if not a total failure, borderline. He left the building, sulked a bit, and hoped for the best…Ultimately, he was the only candidate to receive enough votes to advance.” </p>
<p>Particularly relevant quote for the college audition season…reminding us all that you can never predict the outcome.</p>