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Re: How to

Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2008-01-25 14:56

Again we are heading towards subjectivityland. Johnny Smith(a grade 2 student) prefers the clarinet sound of a rank beginner over Marcellus. David Blumberg probably doesn't have the same opinion. Both have opinions but I side with David and his minded approach. It is somewhat revealing that Johnny Smith or other grade 2 students are not on the panel of auditioners for the Chicago Symphony. (perhaps it is discrimination) They have opinions but just don't know enough about the subject. The problem becomes even worse when experts disagree. Why does this happen? What is the tipping point for brightness or harshness in tone? What is the tipping point for darkness or smoothyness in tone? In the above topic I would think the band director does hear thinness or something that doesn't appeal to him. It probably isn't a Stoltzman quality that he is hearing. In any case he's in charge and there is lots to be gained by changing the tone of the student if it is possible with reeds or techniques. In this particular case I am a big believer that the reed is monumental here but then again a short private lesson would be the most direct approach to fixing the problem. ps. of course the discrimination does exist because they want the auditioners to be good at auditioning. We all know that it isn't until Grade 5 than kids are smarter than adults(reference to TV show)

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