Klarinet Archive - Posting 000909.txt from 1997/02

From: Steve Prescott <mipresc@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Other side/military bands
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 12:08:44 -0500

David,

I'll not quote everything you wrote but I will say this: I tried
out for the West Point Band (a few to many years ago than I care to
remember) which most of you know is a premier band. I made the band but
failed the physical exam (flat feet). I hadn't even thought of this as a
problem as it hadn't/hasn't bothered me (as far as I know). I asked the
recruiter what flat feet had to do with playing the clarinet. His response
was that if the country was attacked they would hand the band guns. I told
him that if "they" are handing the band guns, we're in deep do-do.

Though I have a great respect for players in military bands, I am
soured toward the process. So far, the West Point Band has not been handed
guns...have they?

my .02 cents

Steve

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu