Klarinet Archive - Posting 000029.txt from 2001/08

From: Ann H Satterfield <annhsatt@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Patricia's comments about raving [was Ann Satterfield's....OCR]
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 13:50:05 -0400

On Thu, 02 Aug 2001 10:26:15 EDT GrabnerWG@-----.com writes:
>> Ann says:
>>
>> <<I have been in two situations were leaving (temporarily or
>> permantly) was my solution, several others when working on my
>> attitude allowed me to play and enjoy playing.>>
>
> I walk out on abusive conductors. Really shocks them, you know?
>
> Warning - you must be willing to suffer the consequences.
>
> BUT -
>
> Abuse is abuse, and MUST not be tolerated in our society. If it's ok
> to abuse a musician, is it then ok to abuse an employee, a
> co-worker, a spouse, a child?
>
> Think about it.

Yes. In music and in personal life, I walk out on abuse. One each,
clear cases of abuse--clear to me if not clear to observers. It is one
of the things I am most proud of myself about.

Of course, in military bands, walking out is *much* more complicated,
which is Patricia's background if I remember correctly. I have a good
buddy who has been in a musically abusive situation in an Army band.

And my reply I did not distinquish between blamers and abusers, and
people who are *just* disorganized.and overambitious for the group
ability.
(ex. having church choir sing Thompson Alleluia even if the only a
cappella capable member of the bass section will be out of town.)

I am glad you made the distinction, Walter.

Ann
Ann Satterfield
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Central Florida~~~~~~~
Principal clarinet, Imperial SO & Music Manager, ISO
Adjunct Faculty & Instrumental Assistant PolkCC

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