contemplativedrummer
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So, fellow Drummerworld members, I'm in a bit of a conundrum that I would like to hear opinions on. I'm a recently graduated Drumline Captain from my High School. I loved my time on the line, but I will be the first to admit that my role there was more based on leadership ability than by a significant amount of drumming skill. I was one of the better players, but not head and shoulders above the rest of the group - which was at a newly established high school (therefore years away from competing at the level of other well-established schools). And now I'm heading off to college, which I love. But the drumline at the college I will be attending is very competitive, and frankly I don't think my chops are at a high enough level. I only recently got the audition music, and I know I will not be comfortable enough (at least by my own standards) for the audition. I took a lesson with the percussion director on Monday, and he kept emphasizing the need to go back to the basics, etc. I'm not opposed to such advice, and earnestly threw myself headfirst into practicing on his suggestions. The point his, that's not the kind of advice one looks for 2 weeks before the actual audition. In addition to all of this, I've been noticing CTS-like symptoms.
So in light of all of this, I'm not sure whether I should attempt the drumline audition. I always loved drumline, but that doesn't mean that it's the right thing to do in the future. No matter what, I will always keep drumming. The college I'm going to offers so much in various involvement opportunities, so I'm not sure whether I should lock myself into something that A) can take up an inordinate amount of time B) leaves me playing an instrument I'd rather not play if I do audition poorly C) potentially severely affects my health, and D) stresses me out so much that I write such a novel begging for help!
So in light of all of this, I'm not sure whether I should attempt the drumline audition. I always loved drumline, but that doesn't mean that it's the right thing to do in the future. No matter what, I will always keep drumming. The college I'm going to offers so much in various involvement opportunities, so I'm not sure whether I should lock myself into something that A) can take up an inordinate amount of time B) leaves me playing an instrument I'd rather not play if I do audition poorly C) potentially severely affects my health, and D) stresses me out so much that I write such a novel begging for help!