Klarinet Archive - Posting 000617.txt from 2003/05

From: "David S. Naden" <dnaden@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] something a little different for marching band...
Date: Sun, 25 May 2003 18:21:48 -0400

Rebecca--

First, just because you may own a certain instrument does not mean that =
your
director has to allow you to play it. Your band director determines the
instrumentation that is best for the entire group and scholl--not the
student. In many cases, band directors do not even use Eb clarinets in
marching band, as the parts are often not necessary.

Second, your desire to play Eb may be admirable, but your tone comes =
across
as self-serving, and as NOT being a "team" player. Marching band is
essentially a "team" sport--the sum of ALL the parts make the whole. =
Your
director's decision to not have you play Eb is probably a combination of
several factors: the needs of the band as a whole, the needs of your
director, and a reflection of your strengths on Bb clarinet.

Just food for thought...

David S. Naden

-----Original Message-----
From: Rebecca Brennan [mailto:rjbrennan1221@-----.com]=20
Subject: [kl] something a little different for marching band...

For the past year I have been thinking of ways to make my band dictator=20
allow me to play the Eb clarinet in marching band. He has said no, no, =
and=20
no...

I want to do something a little different. I'm thinking if I own my own =
Eb=20
clarinet that he would have to allow me to play it. I am looking for=20
something of a low price and is durable enough for marching band but =
with a=20
sound qualified for all-state.

I would settle for a green Eb. Do they make colored Eb clarinets?

-Rebecca

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