Klarinet Archive - Posting 000436.txt from 1997/10

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: re: technique
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 1997 01:51:34 -0400

Of the entire post (which I agree with), this is the only part with which
I take exception. Often, it is the facitility and the general level of
competition at a school, combined with good teaching, that makes for the
best practicing. A player can leave a lesson highly motivated with new
ideas, only to be squelched by the mediocre attitude of the rest of the
shcool....or, a student can be reasonably motivated and go into a practice
room at a school that maintains competitive standards.....that is,
everyone practices frequently and effectively. While the individual
teacher must be excellent for a student to progress well, the other part
of the equation is a must for the performance level of a performance
major of the major music schools/departments/conservatories throughout the
nation.

Roger Garrett

On Sat, 11 Oct 1997, Ginstling/Ransom wrote:
> As for the "atmosphere" at competitive music schools, I really believe you
> cannot in any way generalize about this or about whether one particular
> school or the entire group of "competitive music schools" emphasize one
> quality over another. It really all boils down to the individual teacher
> and what the player takes away from his lessons.