Klarinet Archive - Posting 000019.txt from 2009/04

From: "Patricia A. Bandy-Smith" <patricia.ssmith@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Getting back into shape
Date: Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:59:41 -0400

I guess some of us go through this, but I thought I would put it out to
the list. At one time, I played professionally with the U.S. Navy fleet
bands, and did other gigs here and there. For the last several years
however, I have played very little, if at all. It is finally time to
remedy this appalling situation. I put it to you all bluntly: What
kind of practice routine do you suggest for someone who wants to get
back into playing shape? I'm looking into the article "For the
Part-time clarinettist" on woodwind.org, but I'm also interested in your
opinions and experiences. The more specific the better.

I work a nine hour day at a non-music job 8 days every two weeks (with
one 8 hour day and one day off every two weeks), so I don't have a lot
of time right now if I want to get to bed at a decent hour. However, I
definitely want to put the work in on the horn, and would like your
ideas as to how to best go about it. I don't know where this will lead,
but I simply want to start playing for real again.

Patricia Bandy-Smith

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