Klarinet Archive - Posting 000700.txt from 2002/01

From: "Jim Hobby" <jhobby@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Earplugs
Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 11:29:31 -0500

Years ago, I wished I had something in the way of ear protection. The SO
played Pictures at an Exhibition on three different concert pairs over four
years. (It was a favorite of a very wealthy patron's wife. <g>) First
clarinet sat square in front of first trumpet, and every time he played the
opening notes to Promenade, it felt like someone was driving nails into my
head. I know it had to be effecting my hearing, because my ears would hurt
every time we played it. I don't remember anyone ever discussing ear plugs
back then. I think it's a very good idea.

Jim

>I have used the North Sonic II hearing protectors. <snip>
>
>Sometimes I think the wind and string sections should get those large
>headphone style protectors that you see the guys using on airport runways.
>Of course that would only encourage the brass and percussion even more!

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