Klarinet Archive - Posting 000188.txt from 2004/10

From: "Patricia A. Smith" <arlyss1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Playing while sick
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 17:15:51 -0400

blacklover wrote:

> what a nonsence-topic!If I am sick I just keep playing and afterwarts
> I dont have any problem.Can we talk about a serious subject now!!!
>
Actually, this IS quite a serious topic for those of us who are plagued
by constant upper respiratory infections as several folks are. There
are those of us, who by accidents of geography, or by the nature of our
employment (day employment) such as schools or hospitals, simply are ill
with these things almost constantly, and find that

1) we need to find ways to keep our equipment clean and sanitary
and
2) find ways to persevere despite the discomfort involved, due to the
demands made by our playing commitments.

I take it you have played despite having pneumonia or extreme migraines
or dreadful cold sores, also. You see, during my time as a professional
player with military bands, there were times I HAD to play under these
circumstances.

Patricia Smith

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