Klarinet Archive - Posting 000207.txt from 1996/02

From: "ALLEN J. BUFFINGTON" <ajbuffington@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Nitpicking Mr. Holla
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 1996 12:31:02 -0500

Leaving the Clarinet on the stand, even for beginners, should not be
tolerated. You, as an educator, must set the standard by which your students
should abide. Strive for high standards and be firm, but fair. The students
will respect you for it in the long-run.

I taught beginner band for 15 years. Just because they are beginners, don't
accept less than good habits. They *CAN* and will form good habits, if you
start with sound basic fundamentals.

Allen Buffington
Southern Arkansas University