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Author: Curinfinwe
Date: 2009-08-23 00:35
I don't quite know enough spanish to get much idea of what happened, except what you already said. Would you mind a few sentences' summary?
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Author: Gary Foss
Date: 2009-08-23 06:25
The same thing happens to skiers when they don't wear eye protection. The combination of all white and higher elevation, makes even limited exposure harmful sometimes to the point of snowblindness and fortunately, is usually temporary with treatment. I was thinking to all my outdoor gigs lately and I am almost always under a tent or gazebo. The rare time it's open air I wear sunglasses. I think you have to give Your eyes the same consideration you give your ears, the loss of either makes clarinet playing a lot more challenging. Does anyone have ensemble rules on sunglasses during outdoor performances?
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Author: Franklin Liao
Date: 2009-08-23 09:38
Putting eyes in the way of the sun can lead to development of cataracts, and in short term photokeratitis, which is recoverable sunburn to cornea. You get temporary blindness from photokeratitis.
Remember that your risk of sun exposure is at its peak during afternoon. One should really invest in sunglasses and stay under adequate shading for your own well being. You do not to compromise your health at all since not even money can get you good health.
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Author: William
Date: 2009-08-23 14:40
"Does anyone have ensemble rules on sunglasses during outdoor performances?"
Yes--my OWN rule(s): if the sun is in my eyes or too hot, I wear sunglasses and a hat. Temporary blindness or heat stroke (which I have come close too) is no laughing matter. No conductor or stage manager has ever told me I could not wear any necessary protective gear during outside concert events. It is just common sense--and yes, some conductors do have that......
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Author: marcia
Date: 2009-08-23 21:02
>Does anyone have ensemble rules on sunglasses during outdoor performances?
When required I have had no qualms about wearing sunglasses and hat. On one occasion I was asked to remove my hat, to which I politely declined.
My well being was far more important than conforming to the group uniform. It was a very hot occaison out in the direct afternoon sun. And my suspicion at the time was the person asking was actually hoping to get the hat from me and wear it himself. ![[wink]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie3.gif)
Interestingly, not too long after the above incident, that ensemble included a straw hat as part of the summer uniform. So, yes common sense does ocassionally exist.
Marcia
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