Klarinet Archive - Posting 000349.txt from 1999/02

From: "Edwin V. Lacy" <el2@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Looking for Suggestions for Travelling Horn
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 22:57:55 -0500

On Mon, 8 Feb 1999 Ravel1024@-----.com wrote:

> I hope some list members can give me some advice. My husband and I
> are beginning to plan a 2-3 week vacation in London, Southern/Western
> England, and maybe Wales in late May/early June (dates very
> tentative). We understand that the climate may be quite variable in
> terms of temperature and humidity. Since we'll be travelling around a
> lot (by car) -- probably not more than a day or two or maybe three per
> city -- I'm very reluctant to take my R-13. However, having just
> bought it new, I'm also not too flush with cash. I'm thinking of
> buying another horn to take with me when I travel, so that I don't
> subject the R-13 to weather variables. Also to take with me when I go
> walking/strolling outdoors, picnicking (sp?), etc.

Do you really plan to play the clarinet while walking/strolling outdoors,
picnicking, etc.? I have had the experience of lugging a bassoon with me
all over Europe and never having an occasion to get it out of the case.
It's really a pain to debate with oneself about whether to try to hide the
instrument in the hotel room, take it with you on a crowded tour bus,
carry it along in museums, etc. Now, when I vacation, I really vacation,
leaving the musical instruments at home. I put some reeds in my luggage,
just in case I happen to have the opportunity to play.

I doubt that a vacation from the clarinet for 2 or 3 weeks will be a
hinderance to your playing or to your growth as a musician. I say, go to
Britain and have a ball! Leave your worries (and your instrument) behind.
You'll be able to catch up in a couple of weeks after getting back.

BTW, my wife and I really love to travel in the parts of England you
mentioned, as well as in Wales. If you would like a couple of hotel
recommendations, contact me by private e-mail.

Ed Lacy
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Dr. Edwin Lacy University of Evansville
Professor of Music 1800 Lincoln Avenue
Evansville, IN 47722
el2@-----.edu (812)479-2754
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