Klarinet Archive - Posting 000911.txt from 1997/02

From: "Scott D. Morrow" <SDM@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Other side/military bands
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 12:16:49 -0500

Steve Prescott wrote:

>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?

Steve:
If I were in a military band, I think I'd want to have guns,
considering most of the people in the audience have them!
(Bumper sticker?: "If guns are banned, only bands will have guns!")

-Scott (who also beleves there should be a three day waiting period and a
background check on anyone who wants to buy a Magnus chord organ)

Scott D. Morrow
Department of Biochemistry
School of Hygiene and Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
(410) 955-3631

SDM@-----.edu