Author: William
Date: 2008-07-17 16:04
Norsworthy asked, "what are you doing to try and change them for the better?" Good question.........
Personally, I put my instruments--clarinets & saxophones--in front of the public whenever and whereever I can, sometimes for pay, but many times just for play. For most of us with limited abilities and "star power", that's about all we can do to keep our wind instrument art alive. However, like GBK, I fear we might lose to electronics in the long run--but hopefully not while I'm still kick'n :>)
Also, I volunteer every week giving free lessons to beginning band students at the middle school I retired from nine years ago. Giving young kids a successful start on a musical instument and keeping them playing through school and into adulthood is, perhaps, our best hope of keeping live music "alive" for future generations. Just my small way of continuing to make a difference............and stay away from that retirement rock'n chair blues thing.
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