Klarinet Archive - Posting 000766.txt from 1999/09

From: twillis@-----.net (Theresa Willis)
Subj: Re: [kl] New to the List
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 13:21:54 -0400

On Wed, 22 Sep 1999 01:31:49 -0400 (EDT), Clarissa wrote:

>
>Terri,
>
>You have already gotten some great advice from this list on starting
>over with your clarinet,=20

And how!

>but I would like to add just one thing. On the
>decision to "wait" until you practice to join a community band, just
>jump right in. Speaking from experience I advise you to, NOT wait or
>you may never think you are good enough. =20

Thank you for the encouragement. I think as soon as I get my current =
batch
of projects finished, I'll look into finding a community band to hook up
with.

>Community bands are use to
>dealing with returning players. This is where you will gain much of
>your forgotten ability and your self-confidence. Along with private
>lessons and plenty of practice, your playing will progress faster than
>than you think. Also, continue to read this list and research the
>archives. There is a tremendous amount to be learned from those on this
>list.=20

There certainly is. I wish I could find a cable to pipe it directly into =
my
brain. Does anyone know if the Borg make a Benny Goodman emulator I can
port directly to my cerebrum? No? Darn. Guess I'll have to do it the hard
way.

>This is my 5th year in a community band, after 24 years in clarinet
>retirement! I only regret I didn't do it sooner. =20
>

Well, I think I will take your advice. Thanks.

--Terri
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http://www.sound.net/~twillis

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