Klarinet Archive - Posting 000126.txt from 2010/10

From: Thomas J McKay <tjmckay@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] career
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:55:01 -0400

Hello Deborah

Meet people in the band and then form a wind quintet or a clarinet quartet
(or trio, if necessary). If you rehearse regularly, you might be able to put
on recitals in people's homes, in libraries, in churches or at senior
residences or nursing homes. (Of course you can try other kinds ensembles,
if the players are more suitable, but you will need an arranger then.)

Making groups like these is sometimes easier than finding a pianist who is
able, willing and available. You have to find people who are in rough
agreement about what to play, how often to rehearse, where to perform, and
how much (if anything) they want to get paid. But that might not be too
hard.

Tom

On 10/18/10 5:52 PM, "Bob and Deborah Shaw" <theshaws10@-----.net> wrote:

> I could use some advice. It looks as though there is really no place
> for me to play in my area except a community band. I seem to be in
> limbo, more advanced than the community band, but,not quite good enough
> for the local symphony. I am frustrated!
>
> Here is my question: I think that if I put together a recital, I can get
> my musical fix for a while. I have no money to pay an accompanist.
> Would it be weird to ask someone to play for free? I know that a good
> pianist deserves to be paid, I just have no money.
>
> Please give your honest advice/opinion.
>
> Deborah
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