how do you stand out to judges more?

[ch0p1n 0wnz u]

Hey guys, i just want to find out before i go into this competition, i wanna know:

what makes you stand out to the judges over the rest and win, i know you have to have accuracy, alot of dynamics, etc, sit up straight and posture etc

anyone have some helpful tips to make me do better in my upcoming performance?

thanks

[invictus]

Pretty Easy, there are several methods to achieve this effect

Wear funky fashion
Go on naked
Put on a really big cheesy grin before performance
Move ALOT during performance
Play Extra Loud, f = fff
p = f

other than that, to stand out, play extremely well with lots of musicality amnd technicality, talk to them before the performance

[lisztisforkids]

Play what they want to hear. 

[rohansahai]

.......talk to them before the performance

In most competitions, that would eliminate you before you get a chance to STAND on the stage itself !

[maxy]

leave some money between the pages of your sheetmusic... 

[rohansahai]

leave some money between the pages of your sheetmusic...

A masterclass contract might be better ....

[pantonality]

Something tells me the original poster wanted serious replies. I have no competition experience so I found this at another forum. This is from a reply by the principal fluatist with the Indianapolis Symphony on how to stand out at orchestral auditions.

By Karen Moratz as posted here:https://myauditions.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/2256096313/m/770103406
The #1 priority in orchestral auditions is rhythm. I know you've probably heard this before, but you'd be amazed at how many people (not just flutists) will rush sixteenth note passages in their Mozart Concerti during the first round. Of course nerves are part of the equation, but if you are one of the few who doesn't rush and has solid rhythm, you will stand out.

Note accuracy and intonation probably tie for #2nd place as an audition priority. Always practice your parts with a tuner. Try also to get a lot of experience playing in an ensemble, whether orchestra or chamber music, to work on intonation relative to others as well.

Adhere strictly to what's on the printed page of the music unless you have a good reason to do otherwise. If there's an accent on a certain note which most people overlook, but you actually make it, this will get noticed.

Comments on excerpts: In Firebird, work meticulously and be sure not to shorten the rests-- don't let the beat speed up in your head! (See #2 above.) Working slowly and thoroughly is also the key in Peter & the Wolf and Carnival of the Animals. Don't get impatient and start playing these excerpts fast all the time-- they'll just get sloppy. Think about every move you're making.

Above all, remember that all of you at the audition are in the same boat. There are always many talented people there, but unfortunately only one person gets the job. Try to keep perspective--I've met many wonderful people at auditions, some of whom have turned out to be good friends.
Just don't lose your focus by chatting too much between rounds-- wait until after you're finished playing.


I hope that's helpful.