Klarinet Archive - Posting 000064.txt from 2002/07

From: "Kimber" <wolfcry01@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Sports and music
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 01:37:45 -0400

Kevin,
Thanks for replying. I love your opinion on the subject. I may use that
for band. But in wrestling, well, I can just knock their heads around until
they shut up...wink wink...lol. Oh, and I am going to HAVE to tell Amy about
the clarinet trombone thing. She is the only trombonist in our band, and
insists that no other trombonist would "lower themselves to our level..." Of
course, it was just said in a joking manner, friendly fire, but still...lol
Sincerely, Kimber
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Callahan <kionon@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] Sports and music

>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kimber" <wolfcry01@-----.com>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 12:14 AM
> Subject: [kl] Sports and music
>
>
> > Hi. It's me, Kimber Faith, again. I haven't responded to anything for
the
> > longest time because I have been VERY busy. But I do have a question to
> ask.
> > I am 13, and was the only female wrestler on my jv wrestling team. I was
> > also in band and choir, of course. Well, I was told in band that I
> couldn't
> > be a wrestler because not only was I a girl, I was smart, and a
> clarinetist
> > couldn't be a dumb jock.
>
> A clarinetist can be whatever else she darn well pleases. We all have
> hobbies outside of the clarinet - I for one also play trombone ;P
Seriously,
> I'm also a writer and an actor. Music is a large part of my life, but it
> isn't everything, and shouldn't be.
>
> > But in wrestling I was told I couldn't be a
> > clarinetist because they were stupid nerdy "radio-huggers."
>
> I don't even understand that comment.
>
> > That was
> > original, eh? Anyways, I was going to ask, what do you all think of
that,
> > and what should I say next wrestling season.
>
> Tell them that if they're going to make crass generalizations, they should
> consider the fact that our education system is set up to create well
rounded
> individuals. You've definately got a spherical shape forming from the
sound
> of it :)
>
> > I won't quit either, because I
> > love both with a passion.
>
> Great attitude!
>
> > Oh, and also, just some personal enthusiasm, I
> > just picked up a flute that would normally cost around 600 to 700
> dollars,
> > for 100 dollars.
>
> Wow, wish I could track done something like that.
>
> > And it is in the best condition you can get, short of
> > having it custom made or something. Soon after, when I have some more
> money,
> > I willl be getting a saxophone, and then take up percussion. Oh, and for
> > those felow rockers, I got a clarinet music book of classic Led Zeppelin
> > hits. Kashmir, Immigrant Song, Stairway to Heaven, Misty Mountain Hop,
> Black
> > Dog, and more...just to brag... wink wink.
> > So, please reply to me about the wrestling versus clarinet...
>
> Not a problem, glad it's something I can address on topic. :) I'll let you
> in on something, my band director (a trombonist) threw a fit when I
started
> playing clarinet on my own time. He even yelled at me when I took it to
band
> camp, which was a camp at my current university that had only the
slightest
> thing to do with the school. He said it wasn't proper, and that I could
> dabble if I wished, but I would never get any good on it. ...Well, I'm not
> that good at it, but I haven't stopped practicing, and I can't deny
trombone
> is, and will be, my primary instrument. I just have too many years on it.
> Doesn't mean I plan to ever stop playing the clarinet. I like the clarinet
> better. :)
>
> Kevin Callahan
>
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