Klarinet Archive - Posting 000215.txt from 1997/01

From: Carmen Largaespada <clargaespa@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Playing partners
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 11:02:57 -0500

Schoendorf, Kenneth C., writes:
>Does anyone have advice as to how to go about finding playing
> partners? Either general ideas or hints regarding opportunities specific to
> the Washington, DC/University of MD area would be greatly appreciated.

I did a web search for community bands, and I found a zillion of
them. Also, some church's have groups that play for church services
and various events. You could check out the performance calendar in
your local newspaper. Around here (and I suspect this is quite
common), nonprofessional groups are always doing free concerts.

My situation is similar to yours. I started playing the clarinet
again about 1.5 years ago after a 10-year break. I would love to
play with a group now, but I have an 8.5 month old son, work
full time, and am trying to finish an MA in English. For now,
practicing is motivated generally by a fussy baby, as my son never
fails to calm down when I start to play.

Good luck!

--Carmen Largaespada
clargaespa@-----.edu