Klarinet Archive - Posting 000376.txt from 2001/03

From: rgarrett@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl] band rivals
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 21:08:06 -0500

At 08:49 PM 03/14/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi, I am also a high school student. At any level you are going to
>encounter a
>competition, its healthy. I play in a youth orchestra and a youth wind
>ensemble
>out side of school, and trust me I see my fair share of competition. The one
>thing I have grown to love playing in these bands is that no matter what
>chair ,
>let it be principle or what ever, you are still going to learn from one
>another.
>I have learnt a lot from many people from the roads I have taken to get
>where I
>am, and I am very greatful for that. Never underestimate a learning
>opportunity,
>even if it is your high school band.
>
>Les DeBusk

Now THIS is someone who, in my opinion, has it together.

Bravo!

Best wishes,
Roger Garrett

Roger Garrett
Clarinet Professor
Director, Symphonic Winds
Advisor, IWU Recording Services
Illinois Wesleyan University
School of Music
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
Phone: (309) 556-3268
Fax: (309) 556-3121

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