I figure I should update everyone on how the competition went, especially now that some time has passed. As a person who has always felt that competitions just 'weren't for me,' I must admit that I enjoyed the experience. The negative aspects were more negative than expected, but the positive ones were MUCH more positive! So, you let in the bad with the good, I suppose. The Positives 1. It's really, really good for you to practice so meticulously. I decided rather late to participate in this competition. It was announced in January(?) but I didn't register until late May - mere days before the deadline. I knew I'd have to practice differently than usual, considering I had months to catch up on. Having to memorize the music quickly, including the tempos and all markings, wasn't a new experience, but it was good to do it again after a few years. Since my accompanist job is all about reading and listening, it felt good to focus so intently...
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