Thankfully, chafing is not a concern for musicians, but the principle of “nothing new” is a sound one. With that in mind, here are some key strategies to incorporate into your preparation for audition season, to reduce audition-day jitters and prepare you to do your best when the moment arrives.Īre you familiar with the runner’s adage “Nothing new on race day”? What exactly does this mean? It means making sure one has experimented with and practiced things like pre-race nutrition, in-race hydration, and warm-up routines, also ensuring that socks, shoes, shorts, and shirt are broken-in and not going to cause blisters or chafing. Many of you have probably already jumped right back into full-blown practice mode, as school auditions are just around the corner. Full of excitement, promise, hope, and resolutions to be made (and broken…).
