Klarinet Archive - Posting 000743.txt from 2004/10

From: orm1ondtoby@-----.net (Ormondtoby Montoya)
Subj: Re: [kl] Appealing to the superficial
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:44:49 -0400

Adam=A0Michlin wrote:

> PS: You never answered my question about
> playing K622 with a band.

Adam, I am replying for myself here, not attempting to speak for Tony;
but I found the above question, including your inclusion of
(paraphrased) "What salary would you charge, compared to playing with a
professional orchestra" to be somewhat warped.

I can't see that it has *anything* to do with stimulating children's
interests in classic music.

If there's any question in your mind that Tony would play for a school
if his schedule and location and belief in the teacher's goals
permitted, then you seriously misunderstand him.

You could have asked a related question, such as "Tony, do you think
that students may become more interested in classical music if they
could attempt K.622 with a professional clarinetist?", then your
question wouldn't bother me. But you've phrased your question in terms
of Tony's personal standards and ethics, and this isn't want this
discussion is about.

....and this time, I don't think that you can convince me to apologize
for what I've posted. This topic is about motivating students, not
about any performer's personal standards.

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