Klarinet Archive - Posting 000378.txt from 1997/10

From: HatNYC62@-----.com
Subj: Re: klarinet-digest V1 #312
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 22:07:26 -0400

In a message dated 10/10/97 9:31:05 PM, you wrote:

<<I simply believe
the atmosphere at highly competitive music schools almost requires an
emphasis on technique over musicianship. >>

It's fine that you believe this, and there may be some truth to it, but look
at it this way: there are 90 year old musicians who will tell you that they
are still discovering new things in every piece of music they play. However,
the time you have to develop your instrumental skill to the degree necessary
to get out there and make a living is limited. If you can't play the notes in
tune and in time, what exactly is "musical" anyway?