<p>I went to two of the three auditions. In the case of the third, at Curtis, DS was already doing an internship in Philadelphia, so it was pretty easy for him to take off a day and do the audition. He also knew some of the other kids there from Tanglewood YAVP.</p>
<p>When I did go, my job was to be sure he was comfortable, well rested and all of that. We drove to reduce stress and cost. I also was the person who went and got more water or whatever other service was required. I tried to be in the background, but at least once was told to shove-off! That was OK, I understood. </p>
<p>The choices here are probably trying to satisfy your work needs as well as supporting your child. It is worth a discussion with your student about how they feel about going alone, whether they have traveled a lot and all that. Travel is stressful these days and things can happen. If your student is going alone, work to figure out a way to minimize the travel stress so they can keep up their health and do their best at the audition.</p>