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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2003-11-15 15:32
A friend of mine recently had a class with a world-renown clarinetist/teacher. Due to some personal relationships ("friend of a friend" type thing), the lesson lasted two hours, and was given gratis. He enjoyed the class immensely, and wants to thank the teacher in some way.
My friend will of course be sending a personal thank-you note but also wanted to give some gift to this teacher. Would the BBoard members have some recommendations?
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2003-11-15 15:56
A nice bottle of wine?
Some beautiful-smelling handmade soap?
Chocolates?
A gift certificate to a book/cd/music store?
I guess it would depend on what this teacher might find appealing...this is a very difficult question to answer!
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Author: hans
Date: 2003-11-15 16:13
Depending on the gift budget.....
If the teacher is female, most ladies like flowers.
A gift certificate for a day in a spa (massage/manicure/pedicure, etc.).
Perhaps a bottle of fine wine (e.g., Chateauneuf du Pape), champagne, cognac, scotch, etc.
Tickets to a great show.
If the teacher has a hobby, something special for the hobby.
Clarinet accessories (e.g., a selection of items from the doctor), music.
Hans
Post Edited (2003-11-16 00:04)
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Author: Bob A
Date: 2003-11-15 17:46
How about Vandoran V-12's that really play? Or an Effer that stays in tune. The illusive gift.
Bob A
Post Edited (2003-11-15 17:47)
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Author: jo.clarinet
Date: 2003-11-15 18:00
Female teachers like wine and other drinks too, Hans!
I have lots of recorder and piano pupils, and at Christmas I tend to be given far too many boxes of chocolates - I do appreciate the thought, of course, but when a pupil arrives with a nice bottle of wine my heart soars!
But then, the particular teacher in question might be teetotal, so it'd be a good idea to make discreet enquiries (to the 'friend'?)
Joanna Brown
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Author: Alphie
Date: 2003-11-15 18:13
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Alphie
Post Edited (2003-11-15 18:16)
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Author: Bellflare
Date: 2003-11-15 18:19
A nice item like a fancy hardwood reed case or even a figured wood barrel engraved with the maestro's name. Even if he or she does not use the item, often the beauty of them is nice to use as an ornament or paperweight...hey..that is a thought...a nice paperweight or leather bound organizer.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2003-11-15 23:09
A nice big red apple.......and a bottle of Grand Marnier......
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Author: hans
Date: 2003-11-16 00:02
Joanna,
Thanks for the feedback. You are right of course. What was I thinking? I will edit my post ASAP.
Cheers,
Hans
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2003-11-16 03:45
Students have given me gift certificates to various stores, including some good NYC music shops, and book shops.
An American Express gift card will work anywhere, I've gotten a few.
I've also gotten an unusual and lovely gift of a tree, planted in my name, in the "Holy Land." It was purchased through the JNF at 1-800-542-8733, and, depending on the person, it might be just the right touch.
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: diz
Date: 2003-11-16 20:11
A nice card with a bunch of flowers would be fine, I'd think (regardless of the teacher's gender).
Without music, the world would be grey, very grey.
Post Edited (2003-11-16 20:11)
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Author: BobD
Date: 2003-11-16 20:27
I won't even touch that one........
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Author: Carol Dutcher
Date: 2003-11-16 22:52
My student recently gave me a box of truffles and a little figurine of a dog playing the clarinet. I was delighted!
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Author: BobD
Date: 2003-11-16 22:59
That's great,Carol, at least you can eat the truffles. Were they filled?
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2003-11-17 00:00
Say, how about a nice Clarinet table lamp?
Regards,
John
ducking behind a wall
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2003-11-17 04:18
Carol,
I've received FAR too many figurines from students! I wish I'd just get gift certificates. Or nice-smelling candles and stuff. But dust-collecting knick-knacks can just be too much!
K.
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Author: allencole
Date: 2003-11-17 06:15
I have received a number of gift certificates to popular restaurants. They don't go bad in storage, clutter up the apartment, or set off allergies. They provide me with very special times at my own convenience. They are appropriate for members of either sex, and are by far what I appreciate the most.
Allen Cole
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2003-11-17 15:11
One of the few marketing ploys I've seen that I might agree is plausible is an advertisement for Oleg's metal-mesh ligatures ("Olegature") promoting them as a nice gift idea --- they probably work well and they do look somewhat jewelry-like......might actually be a nice gift for a clarinettist.
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Author: coasten1
Date: 2003-11-17 17:49
I think the Thank You card and flowers would be just right. You are showing appreciation without putting a monetary value on it.
Post Edited (2003-11-17 19:53)
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2003-11-27 15:42
From my friend:
"Thanks for helping me out. I took the advice of the BB ...
I chose a Austrian dessert wine. It was well-received. Please thank the BB for me."
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