Klarinet Archive - Posting 000189.txt from 1999/04

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Wood/plastic, etc...
Date: Sun, 4 Apr 1999 04:41:14 -0400

On Sat, 3 Apr 1999, Mark Charette wrote:
> I don't believe this discussion started with anything about a
> "performer's sound", rather, if the material a clarinet is constructed
> out of affects the sound of a clarinet. Rather a different purpose.
> Which is why I say you have obfuscated the original intent. If, however,
> you wish to pursue that line, possibly a clarification of what you
> intended to discuss would have been in order.

My intent was clearly stated - as Dan Leeson pointed out.

> You feel that was an attack? I don't think so. You seem to feel that
> you're the only one out here who can throw topics off-course and not
> have any response. If you wish to not respond to my postings, that's
> fine. But they are not an attack. We ask people _all the time_ on this
> list to stay on-topic, and _most_ people don't feel they're being
> stepped on when they get a post saying that they should keep on-topic.
> Many don't respond at all ... their prerogative.

I didn't throw the topic off course. I clarified what I believe is meant
by how sound is affect by materials. I feel that any time a person
accuses another of doing something that is completely inaccurate that it
represents an attack on that person. You accused me of posting in an
effort to obfuscate any intent at serious discussion. That was not true,
therefore I view such a claim as an attack on what I was trying to do.

> I most certainly will not duck out of your way ...

You may do whatever you like. I would simply repeat my request that you
not twist my words and attack me because you don't agree or you don't
understand my meaning.
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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