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RE: Purchase of Reeds: Through school or not?

Author: Willie
Date: 2000-01-13 03:27

When I was in school, we had lots of old but well maintained instruments available. Mostly for the beginners and certain kids whos parents couldn't afford an instrument. Some schools still provide a few for this purpose as some parents are reluctant to plurge for an instrument fearing they will get stuck if the kid quits or sadly in some cases, if it cuts into their beer money. Last year we had 63 kids sign up for beginners band. One month later over half had to quit simply because there were no instruments for them to learn on. Thats why if I find an old flute, clarinet, trumpet at a garage sale or something at cheap enough price, I will get it, clean it, fix it and give it to one of these kids. I just got a cherry Yamaha cornet for 10 bucks and when I repair the lead pipe, it will go to some kid in next years bigginers.

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