What does nearly every judge say to a musician who auditions for an orchestra or band?
"You may begin whenever you're ready."
I almost wish at least one of the judges of my auditions would have finished that sentence honestly. Realistically, the implied direction is, "You may begin whenever you're ready, provided you're ready within the next few seconds."
Has any musician ever responded, "I'll be back next week, then. I could use more time for contemplation first. Also, I think Beethoven's judgment was slightly off. I'd like to make a few revisions in the third movement. See you in a week?"
