Author: Katelyn
Date: 2007-06-20 08:04
I don't think it's an issue. I've borrowed used reeds from fellow players during pit orchestra emergencies and didn't get sick. Heck, my whole clarinet section shared reeds in high school. Until one of the players thought he had Mono, that is. Heh heh, good times...
But seriously, I think it can definitly be a good way for the teacher to make sure that there isn't a problem with the reed/mouthpiece setup, if nothing else seems to be the problem. And a trusty spray bottle of disinfectant mixed with minty stuff will take care of any germ worries. They should sell that stuff at a major music store.
If the teacher is sick, whether it be a cold, gum disease, herpes or whatever, he won't ask to play your instrument. If you're healthy, and he's heathly, I see no problem other than one of you thinking it's gross.
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