Klarinet Archive - Posting 000403.txt from 1996/02

From: Richard Spittel <ContraReed@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Bored with our H.S. Band
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 17:50:35 -0500

In a message dated 96-02-12 17:06:37 EST, you write:

>I am a high school junior and have played clarinet since 5th grade. Our
>school is really small and our band consists of grades 7-12, Which means we
>play mostly middle school level music (mainly 2 or 2 1/2) and I am bored
>with the music and rehearsals because it is so easy.

I have read some of the other suggestions to your dilemma, and agree with
them, such as chamber groups and joining community bands. If I am correct in
assuming that your school is small, then I assume you may not have any double
reeds in the band. Have you thought about learning the oboe or bassoon? You
would not only be furthering your own musical education and versatility, but
might also be making a major contribution to the band.

Richard Spittel, Baltimore, MD