Klarinet Archive - Posting 000857.txt from 2004/07

From: "Forest Aten" <forestaten@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Christy:] First Act Stuff? i.e. The WalMart.
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 21:41:26 -0400


> Dear Christy:
> Thank you very much for pointing out my lack of knowledge about the
musical
> instrument industry. You seem to relish the put-down.
> Unfortunately, the buyers of the First Act instruments are in their First
> act, and the purchasers probably didn't do a cost/benefit comparison
before
> they committed the unthinkable ACT! The fools probably just wanted to do
> something nice for their child, heaven forbid. Had they all consulted
with
> you or with their local music teacher first, they may have made the right
> decision. I never claimed First Act made good instruments. But I
> understand the sentiment of those who might buy such a thing. (I don't
call
> it a clarinet; perhaps a faux clarinet.)
>
> Now about that kid you blew away because of his/her bad playing... I hope
> you intend to call her or her parents to apologize. She's probably
> destroyed for life as she didn't return (or maybe she's back now playing
> better than ever on her First Act "instrument" ). Will she ever forget
the
> words of her music teacher the rest of her life:
> (Christy:) "By the way, I have had some recent personal experience with
> emotional stress after sitting near a player with poor tone and
intonation.
> It's very unlike me, but I told her I couldn't stand the sound of her
> playing and she didn't show up for our last band concert. I've NEVER done
> that before, and it's very unlike me but I really couldn't stand it
> anymore."
>
> WR: When I first read this, I really winced. If I was your principal, I
> might fire you.
> I can imagine my so-called "TEACHER" telling me she couldn't stand my
> playing. I wouldn't feel too hurt. And you're p'o'ed at WalMart? My-my.
> A little humility might be helpful. Otherwise, celexa or prozac might be
in
> order. There's no shame in more medication.
> Always and forever,
> Warren!
> P.S. I do sincerely like and enjoy reading your clarinet related
messages.
>

Wow.....all over the place Warren.

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