Klarinet Archive - Posting 000179.txt from 2009/03

From: josh stein <jstein53@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Amateur looking for chance to play
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:58:49 -0400

Hi Simeon,

Did you audition for the principal position with NY Phil. I herd no one got
the gig. is that true?

Josh Stein
Kingsboroough Band

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From: "Simeon Loring" <sloring1@-----.com>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 4:57 PM
Subject: Re: [kl] Amateur looking for chance to play

> Join ACMP. www.acmp.net/ You rate yourself and receive a listing of
> many players who have done the same.
> Cordially,
> Simeon
> On Mar 28, 2009, at 4:29 PM, matthew dineen wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm a not very advanced amateur (as in, "one who loves"), can read
>> fairly well, mangle a few of the better known classics (e.g., Mozart
>> Clarinet Quintet, Brahms) and play melodies of jazz standards by ear, do
>> some improv, etc. Sound still could use work. Have taken with Tom
>> Piercy (who can take all credit and none of the blame) on and off for 5
>> years.
>>
>> I'd like to find some opportunities to play with other players, not just
>> clarinet, for fun in NYC (Manhattan or Queens best), ideally with at
>> least one person who knows how it all gets put together. Open to just
>> about any genre. Also can play some guitar, keyboard. Neighbor just
>> gave me a soprano sax.
>>
>> Oh yeah, 55, married with children, day job (lawyer) in Manhattan.
>> References available.
>>
>> Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks!
>>
>> Matt Dineen
>> Jackson Heights NY
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