Klarinet Archive - Posting 000868.txt from 2003/03

From: "Patricia A. Smith" <patricia@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Introduction
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 09:13:51 -0500

Dave Appleby wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I signed up for the list a couple of weeks ago, but as a result of being
> somewhat busy and having grown up on "news" I have only been lurking. After
> seeing Anne's note, I went back and actually read the FAQ and wouldn't you
> know it, I am _supposed_ to introduce myself! So, here goes...
>
> My name is Dave Appleby. I am married to Rochelle (Shell), and we have a
> little boy (Alexander/AJ). We live in Sydney, Australia.
>
> Rochelle has been playing piano/flute for a long time, though the last few
> years have been hard to find time (read "we now have a child"). Rochelle is
> a classroom teacher of Primary level here (i.e. children 5 y.o. to approx 11
> y.o.). In jobs prior to Alexander's arrival, she "assisted" with band
> programs and tutored students. This year, she has taken on the role of Music
> Program and Band Director at a local school, and has also returned to
> University to gain formal knowledge & accreditation in Instrumental
> Teaching.
>
> I have been working in Information Technology for longer than I care to
> remember. My musical experience is limited to some forced organ lessons as a
> child, along with some time playing guitar (badly) in high school. I have
> been interested in both Clarinet & Sax for some time, but I always seemed to
> be too busy.
>
> Now we have reason to have both in the house, and I have finally started
> learning. I have found my previous exposure to music is helping (primarily
> sight reading) as the learning curve is not so steep, however I am starting
> to wonder about the wisdom of starting both instruments in short succession
> (though I am keeping pace on each). I have a strong leaning towards the bass
> clari, though having purchased 4 instruments since Christmas we are putting
> that purchase off for a year or so. Shell is, of course, learning violin,
> trumpet and clarinet new, along with continuing the flute and some piano. I
> have no idea how she does it.
>
> I plan to take professional lessons shortly (now my embouchure has
> stabilised) to make sure I am on the right track, and we are both planning
> to join the community band when our schedules (and babysitting) allows.
>

Welcome to klarinet, Dave. Good luck with your clarinet and other
woodwind playing. I'm sure you will enjoy the list!

Patricia Smith

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