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Author: BassClarinetGirl
Date: 2006-05-16 16:34
My final high school band concert is tonight, and what do you know, I've been struck down with pneumonia. But, faithful senior band geek that I am, I will be there. The only problem might be getting enough air to make it all the way through some of the run phrases in the march we are playing. It's a really easy march, but near the end there isn't really much room to take a breath anywhere.
I thought it might be interesting to see if anyone else had stories about performing when you were sick or injured (they might make me feel a little better!).
BCG
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2006-05-16 16:53
Ugh, you sure you want to play with pneumonia? I mean, every day of premature activities will prolong the ailment for at least a week...
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Ben
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Author: hans
Date: 2006-05-16 17:28
BassClarinetGirl,
It is your doctor whom you should be asking for advice, not BB members. Pneumonia can be fatal and must be taken seriously.
Hans (who has had pneumonia twice)
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2006-05-16 18:13
Go to the Hospital immediately, and call your Doctor. Have your parents notify the School and your Music Director about the seriousness of your illness.
You must NOT play. You have a SERIOUS medical problem.
Do you understand...act now...!
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2006-05-16 18:32
Tyler wrote:
> If you feel like you're up to playing, start using your mind to
> help you feel less sick.
That's a wonderful notion.
When you're lying in bed.
Mark C. (who still has an ankle problem 25 years after it was injured probably because he ignored his doctor's advice and said "I'm young, I can use my mind to ignore the pain")
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Author: BassClarinetGirl
Date: 2006-05-16 18:46
I've already been to the doctor a few days ago, it's a mild case, I've had it for five days, and I'm not contaigous to be around people (as long as I don't cough repeatedly on any young children). I've also been cleared by both doctor and director to play in the concert, as long as I don't do anything strenuous. I wasn't asking the bboard for medical advice, I was just wondering if anyone had an interesting story about performing when they weren't feeling their best- if you encountered problems and what you did to fix them. Sorry for any confusion!
BCG
Post Edited (2006-05-16 19:00)
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2006-05-16 18:50
A few years ago I played a pretty tough concert while fighting bronchitis, but at least I knew what I had and was being treated for it. Wasn't easy, though --- I couldn't hold notes for long and had to negotiate with the composer/conductor to take additional breaths in places where normally they would have been inappropriate.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2006-05-16 20:05
The most unbearable moment I can remember was supressing a coughing fit during a recording session - SOOO many lozenges; SOOO many tears - I thought I was gonna die.
............Paul Aviles
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Author: Cuisleannach
Date: 2006-05-16 21:24
It's dangerous to play with any respiratory problems, as it is very easy to force nasties from your throat to your ears via the eustachian tubes, giving you a raging ear infection on top of the other problems.
I played once with the respiratory triple threat....flu, bronchitis, pneumonia. I was in the middle of a tour and wanted to keep going until my CO ordered me to the doctor.....the reward for my efforts was an entire two-week Christmas leave spent flat on my back.
Play well, and play WHEN well......
-Randy
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Author: BassClarinetGirl
Date: 2006-05-17 02:52
I just wanted to say, thank you all for showing concern- I did make it through the concert fine, played in both jazz band and band. I also won the John Phillip Sousa band award, so I'm very glad I was able to be there, I don't know if I could have forgiven myself for missing that. I know it's risky to over-exert one's self when sick, so I'll follow your advice, Tyler, and think about very positive thoughts about music and the mind, body, and soul for a few days from the comfort of my couch or bed.
BCG
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