Audition Success chronicles the story of two musicians as they learn how to prepare for important auditions, employing the same techniques and strategies used by top athletes to perform well under extreme pressure. It is based on the artists' transcribed conversations with Dr. Don Greene during an intensive two month training period.
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Musicians face an intensely competitive orchestral job market and the reality that a three-minute audition can determine a life-long career. Don Greene's Audition Success gives young musicians a concrete set of skills to achieve the concentrated focus needed in these critical moments. -- Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony and Artistic Director of the New World Symphony
Audition Success is a must read for all musicians seeking professional careers. -- Julie Landsman, Principal Horn, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Faculty, The Julliard School.
Dr. Greene is a wonderful teacher. His words of wisdom are always insightful and illuminating. Audition Success really opened my eyes to a new way of auditioning and music making. It's an indispensable tool for any musician. -- Tom Sherwood, Principal Percussionist, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Before working with Dr. Greene, I was too often preoccupied with the what-if's while I was playing. However, through his methods of centering and visualization, among others, my concentration and sense of focus has since drastically improved my performance on many levels. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to beat their own mind-games! -- Julia Pilant, Principal Horn, Syracuse Symphony, Musician of the Year
Don Greene taught me and can teach you how to audition at a far superior level to get the job. When you are ready and willing to really improve your audition strategy, READ THIS BOOK!!!! -- Michelle Wrighte, Opera Singer, Met Regional Competition Winner, Chicago Lyric Opera
The key, I discovered, is not getting rid of the things that happen in stressful situations, because that's unrealistic, but instead learning how to work with them positively. This man really is incredible. His teaching... has really helped me pull everything into my own sphere of control. Working with him has been one of the most productive experiences of my life. -- Pat Gonsalves, trumpet, Oberlin student --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Audition Success is a must read for all musicians seeking professional careers. -- Julie Landsman, Principal Horn, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Faculty, The Julliard School.
Dr. Greene is a wonderful teacher. His words of wisdom are always insightful and illuminating. Audition Success really opened my eyes to a new way of auditioning and music making. It's an indispensable tool for any musician. -- Tom Sherwood, Principal Percussionist, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Before working with Dr. Greene, I was too often preoccupied with the what-if's while I was playing. However, through his methods of centering and visualization, among others, my concentration and sense of focus has since drastically improved my performance on many levels. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to beat their own mind-games! -- Julia Pilant, Principal Horn, Syracuse Symphony, Musician of the Year
Don Greene taught me and can teach you how to audition at a far superior level to get the job. When you are ready and willing to really improve your audition strategy, READ THIS BOOK!!!! -- Michelle Wrighte, Opera Singer, Met Regional Competition Winner, Chicago Lyric Opera
The key, I discovered, is not getting rid of the things that happen in stressful situations, because that's unrealistic, but instead learning how to work with them positively. This man really is incredible. His teaching... has really helped me pull everything into my own sphere of control. Working with him has been one of the most productive experiences of my life. -- Pat Gonsalves, trumpet, Oberlin student --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
About the Author
Don Greene, Ph.D., was the Sports Psychologist for the U.S. Olympic Diving Team which included medalists Greg Louganis and Michele Mitchell. He also served on the staff of the World Championship Swimming Team, Golf Digest and the Vail Ski School. Dr. Greene now specializes in teaching performing artists how to perform well under extreme stress.
Dr. Greene has worked with singers and instrumentalists at the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Lyric Opera, the Houston Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony and the Lake George Opera Festival, and his clients have won numerous auditions and competitions. Now based in Manhattan, he counsels individual artists and teachers at The Juilliard School, Opera Works and the New World Symphony.
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This review is from: Audition Success : An Olympic Sports Psychologist Teaches Performing Artists How to Win (Paperback)
I often teach seminars in overcoming performance anxiety, so I am quite current on the literature. This one is a gem! There is a lot of information, several ideas and approaches, yet easily "digested" because the book is written in a conversational manner. It's been criticized as "only" being the transcription of phone conversations, yet I find what did and didn't work for the two individuals involved to be much easier to learn from and glean what I want to use than books that lecture and pontificate and give endless lists of things to do.
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This review is from: Audition Success (A Theatre Arts Book) (Paperback)
'Audition Success' by Don Greene is probably the best book I have read regarding audition preparation. It consists largely of transcribed interviews with two of Greene's clients. Using their experiences, the reader can craft his or her own audition preparation plan. It covers everything from methods to practice orchestral excerpts through to word association techniques which help performers settle in to the right mood the moment before they perform.
I am usually very skeptical about these sorts of books as there are many out there that are simply too wishy-washy. 'Audition Success' is a no nonsense approach that if read, understood, and applied, can be very helpful in making performers more successful in audition and other performing situations. A must read (and must do!) for all musicians taking auditions.
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Not just for muscians!,
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This review is from: Audition Success : An Olympic Sports Psychologist Teaches Performing Artists How to Win (Paperback)
The book is conversations of the author with two muscians. I really enjoyed that format and found the twist and turns insightful because it wasn't presented as do these six steps and you will be successful. I found the key ideas of a structured approach to training such as training under stress conditions, in mixed order, and multiple environments, and tapering applicable to anyone who must use skills to produce results--either singing on a stage or a presentation in a group. The one reviewer was right about the conversation, and maybe each chapter could have used a short summary of the techniques in that chapter. But if you read and label the technique when it is applied and then incorporate it into your skill training, I think you will find the book very helpful.
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- Audition Success (A Theatre Arts Book) by Don Greene in Front Matter, and page 5
- Performance Success : Performing Your Best Under Pressure (Theatre Arts) by Don Greene in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- A Symposium for Pianists and Teachers: Strategies to Develop the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance by Gail Berenson on page 119, and Back Matter
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