Klarinet Archive - Posting 001047.txt from 1999/07

From: "First Last" <lebewohl@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] school music programs(kinda defending corps too)
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 02:17:02 -0400

On Fri, 23 Jul 1999 00:41:34 TazShelley wrote:
>I Know many people that Marching Band has benefited. It shouldn't be bashed
>or looked down upon. No, not everyone out there has the best intentions nor
>motivations. It is, however, a justifiable part of music. I have a friend
>that marched Crossmen last year & will reap the benefits the rest of his
>life! I could go on, but I'll stop here. I hate hearing people criticize
>something that I love so much.
>Shelley
>
Okay, I was offered a spot in the Crossmen after my two years with the Crusaders. Instead, I took an archaeology position in Israel. There, I also got to perform the Mozart Concerto. What could the Crossmen have taught me that's more valuable than giving a public performance of a staple in the classical repertoire? Also, the job and the traveling gave me a better perspective in the world and I looked at my love for the marching activity in a much different light. Before then, my goal was to march with the Cadets or Star of Indiana. Now, the sky's the limits as for my current aspirations. I won't even limit myself. Even the notion of being Drucker's successor - however unlikely that may be is still limiting. I'm sorry if all this criticism hits too close to home - I probably would have reacted the same way 5 years ago. But do try to keep your mind open, and take everything with a grain of salt.

Bob Yoon

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