I used to play in a couple of competitive bands, I always ended up in 1st / 2nd chair, but I always started in lower chairs because I can’t sight read music and

I used to play in a couple of competitive bands, I always ended up in 1st / 2nd chair, but I always started in lower chairs because I can’t sight read music and would botch my auditions. Once we were in the room and playing, and I got to hear the music, I was good and the notes on paper made sense- but out of context the notes didn’t do it for me.