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 Throw in the towel?
Author: Bluesparkle 
Date:   2009-05-26 20:37

In a community band with 8-9 regular clarinet players (if we all show up). Can play most of the repertoire with weekly practices, but struggle with some technical passages in several tunes. Have little/no individual practice time due to two jobs and family. Need more practice to lessen the guilty feeling that I'm the weak link 2nd clarinet. Many performances on holiday weekends, which kinda bums me out.

Question is...do I contribute to the group because I can play most things, or take away from it because I can't play everything? No practice time equals not playing at my potential. That in itself is personally disappointing, but by continuing to play, am I actually holding back the ensemble?

I'm starting to feel like I did in college band...like it's something I am committed to do, and therefore should follow through with my commitment, even if I know I am not able to contribute my highest and best.

Throw in the towel or wash my hands of the guilt and keep going?
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D 2009-05-27 05:40 
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