Klarinet Archive - Posting 000836.txt from 2002/11

From: "David S. Naden" <dnaden@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Poulenc Sextet for Winds and Piano
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 00:01:04 -0500

Kelly--

While I have not gotten any provate e-mails from this person, I have
been very vocal on this list about individuals doing their own research,
and if asking questions, demonstrate that they have tried to get the
information first.

Research is part of the learning process for any level of degree:
bachelors, masters or doctorate. It is inconceivable that someone in a
graduate program would not be familiar with Grove's Dictionary of Music
and Musicians, or not think to check CD or LP liner notes.

In my opinion, you did the right thing by NOT helping this person, as
the questions being asked could be found in any major text about
Poulenc, or in CD liner notes.

As an aside to younger members on this list, please take note. The
ability to do one's own research is an INTEGRAL part of earning a
college/university diploma at any level. In my opinion, this is a skill
that seems to be lacking. It is unfortunate that Craig Sunshine is no
longer participating on this list, because as a high school student, he
posted often and was very eloquent for his age. Today, he is a student
at Cal Tech here in Pasadena, and still performs with the Cal Tech Wind
Ensemble. He was a stellar example of an individual capable of doing
his/her own research, yet able to ask for assistance when needed. His
posts can be found in the Klarinet Archives.

David S. Naden, Mmus
Cal State University Los Angeles

-----Original Message-----
From: CBA [mailto:clarinet10001@-----.com]
Subject: Re: [kl] Poulenc Sextet for Winds and Piano

To whom it may concern:?!?!?!?!?!

I have been getting e-mails directly from this person with music
questions, basically asking for me to do her homework. I sent a nasty
message back, because I am not doing homework for someone else.

Has anyone else on the list here been getting these messages privately
in addition to getting them on the list?

I believe if someone is going to go to college and not do the homework
themselves, a trade school would be more appropriate for the student.
They are not really interested in learning. Research is part of the
learning process.

Kelly Abraham
Woodwinds - New York City
--- Kimberly Bryan <one4allandall41@-----.com> wrote:
> To whom it may concern:
>
> I am interested in receiving information on Francis Poulenc's Sextet
> for winds and piano. Do you know of information on it? There are
> some specific
> questions that I am trying to answer:
>
> 1. What inspired Poulenc to write the sextet?
> 2. Was the Sextet a nostalgic reference to Les Six?
> 3. Why stylistic characteristics did Poulenc use in this work?
> 4. Who was George Salles, the man whom Poulenc dedicated his
> Sextet?
>
>
> Thank you!
>
> Kimberly Bryan
>
>
>
>
>
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