Klarinet Archive - Posting 000659.txt from 1997/05

From: kathi@-----.com (Kathi Atkins)
Subj: Re: On a lighter note
Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 05:45:35 -0400

In the first beginning band class I attended during my 6th grade year I was
the one that everyone laughed at because I asked, "What's a reed?" Now I'm
in high school and I'm the one the other musicians ask when they need
something. The other clarinetists especially seem to look up to me as the
one with the answers. If I didn't ask any questions then, I wouldn't have
any answers now. Asking questions has gotten me pretty far and I'm sure many
others as well. Ironically, I love helping people with music so much that
I've decided to become a band director. That's the main reason I *love* this
list. You people out on Klarinet are amazing and I thank you for all the
knowledge you help me obtain. Cheers!

Kathi

>You know, we've all been a little steamed lately at the lack of tolerance
>shown by some on the list and I applaud all of you who have the opinion
>that there are no stupid questions. As a future educator, I concur
>completely with this opinion and hope we can all get past this situation.
>This has, so far, been a great forum for discussion and I would hate to
>see that compromised. I think that everyone should strive to be a lifelong
>learner. That said, I have heard a couple of good musician jokes that I'm
>sure that you have all heard before, but I will bore you with again;
>
>How many clarinet players does it take to change a light bulb?
>Only one but they have to go through the whole box to find just the right
>bulb.
>
>How much should a conductor weigh?
>About 2 1/2 pounds including the urn.
>
>How many sopranos does it take to change a light bulb?
>Only one. She holds it up and the world revolves around her.
>
>How many tuba players does it take to change a light bulb?
>Five. One to hold the light bulb and four to drink until the room spins.
>
>Thanks to all for the great information; keep it coming!
>
>Lynnette M. Staley
>SIUC
>--
>Todd & Lynnette Staley
>email: nette@-----.net
>
>