Klarinet Archive - Posting 000869.txt from 1995/10

From: "Scott D. Morrow" <SDM@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: clarinets and NFL players don't mix
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 09:53:45 -0400

> Our marching band had the pleasure of playing at the Green Bay Packers
>game. About the middle of the first half Farve threw a reception that was
> tackeled
>into the band. Now this was a very large individual and he landed on about
>two and a half people. He took extra time to make sure everyone was ok. He
> left and
>we came upon the fact that one of our marching clarinets had become a casualty.
>We march with these white VITO DAZZELERS that sound like *&%=, but they can
> take a
>beating. Unfortuately it wasn't able to take this beating and split compleatly
>about mid-way up the top joint. The keys were a mesh of twisted mettle and
> falling
>out screws. Probably the best thing to happen to it. I wanted to bury it in
> the
>field but I don't think security would approve. I wonder if Lablanc would
> include
>this on it's endurance test???
> Sean

Next time, remember: when you're on the sidelines and you see a
large football player hurtling your way, brace the bell against your belt
and point the mouthpiece outward!

Scott D. Morrow
(410)-955-3631

SDM@-----.edu

   
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