Klarinet Archive - Posting 000369.txt from 1999/09

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Bass Clarinet
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 00:03:28 -0400

In a message dated 9/13/99 10:38:31 AM Central Daylight Time,
scottdmorrow@-----.com writes:

<<
----> Or it could be that the person who would play it IS a competent bass
clarinetist who does not own a bass clarinet! I frequently have to borrow
instruments and, yes, I CAN play them! Should I not be considered a bass
clarinetist just because I don't own one? >>

Scott, I am touchy about this subject because I have been approached many
times to loan my instruments. Never has anyone offered to rent them. One
gentleman borrowed my eefer and proceeded to adjust MY keys so they fit HIS
fingers better.

The worst insult was when I was asked to loan my eefer to SOMEONE else so he
could play a paid gig that I wanted. Guess what my answer was to that
request!!

Therefore my sensitivity!

Now let's talk about doubling pay. Gee, Walter, just because you have to play
four different clarinets in this concert, we don't really think we need to
pay you doubling! You're a clarinettist!

Hell, the violinists were already home having a beer before I was done
swabbing out!!!!!!

Walter Grabner
So OK...I'm touchy!

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