Klarinet Archive - Posting 000315.txt from 1998/06

From: "Jay D. Webler" <webler@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Normandy Clarinet
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 00:53:47 -0400

I am not sure I understand your comment. It is as if you think that somehow I convinced this child against the parents
will to get this clarinet. The parents wanted a $650.00 wood clarinet but could not afford it. Therefore I found what I
believed would be acceptable clarinet at half the price. The child tried the clarinet and was elated.
As they made the purchase today the parent and the child were both beaming. The child is happy an content with a
used horn that is in good condition and the parents are happy because they were able to stay within their budget.
The fact is, I do believe that a wood horn is a better choice to inspire the child to play. Of course some will excel with a
kazoo, but I cannot give my opinion based upon the exception. Initially I did mention the Yamaha YCL 20 which goes
for $300.00 and the parents shopped at various stores, without me, before making this decision. Sorry to be rambling but
I'm not sure what your really trying to say. If I have miss read your comments then "never mind".

Jay Webler
webler@-----.net

On Mon, 8 Jun 1998 20:22:12 EDT, Paulette W. Gulakowski wrote:

>P: I gave my daughter my Buffet to play as a beginner in fourth grade (I
>couldn't afford to rent a horn, then). She soloed on it every year
>through ninth grade (because she sounded so good on a good horn), took
>excellent care of it (with only mild threats of death, disfigurement or
>dismemberment), then in high school, joined the band front so I didn't
>have to worry about marching band. When she graduated, I took it back,
>replaced one or two pads, recorked the tenon joint and tried to play
>again myself after 20 or so years of naught. It's great and I'm back at
>it for the last 5 years. I bought my son a (used) Bach trumpet, too. He
>cannot pass by it without picking it up to play - and if he put as much
>energy into cleaning his room as his horn... My middle child played a
>plastic, used Bundy - through rain, sleet snow, broken mouthpieces, bent
>keys from dropping etc. etc. etc. She had a ball and was section leader
>- wouldn't touch the Buffet for nothin' even after her sister
>graduated...
>Each child unique in their appreciation, enjoyment and care of their
>instruments. Parents, you know your kids, give them the horn you want
>them to play and love. A horn may be expensive, a work of art etc. but
>it can be replaced. A joyous, uplifting musical experience cannot. Your
>reverence could best go to the product, not the tool.
>
>Paulette
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>>-jason
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