Posted by Tracy H. on July 10, 2001 at 21:01:29:
In Reply to: Dry Mouth posted by HELP! on July 09, 2001 at 22:56:12:
Being more knowlegable on nutrition then tuba stuff, the basic rule is to drink A BUNCH of water the day before (or week before to be safe) and that morning (just make sure there's a bathroom at the audition!). Hey, you should be drinking 8 glasses a day anyway (and I'm sure you are ^_^ hehe), so try to get at least that much in. This should keep you hydrated. Breath through your nose so your tounge doesn't get dry also. It was mentioned about the "slime fator" (nice way to put it, btw). Think about the last time you were dehydrated and took a gulp of water. Probably make your mouth dry afterwards and made you want more water, right? I suggest bringing something other than water to the audition if you don't keep yourself hydrated the day before.
just my .02 ^_^
Tracy H.