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Re: Dealing with unprepared sectionmates

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2010-06-22 15:20

Hi Jeff,

Yeah, I enjoy the role of "ringer" or as my wife says "hired gun." I sometimes get one rehearsal so it's nice to meet the others and schmooze a little. They know what's up but I act like I've been there forever; it's fun and I meet some nice people.

One in a while I might be principal clarinet or alto sax. But that's usually when there are some solo spots that need covering. However, 2nd clarinet is a tough book for a weak player (the break, in octave with the 1st clarinets so the intonation is critical, and often a completely different melodic line).

I've done lots of pro bono gigs like the one where you need a drummer. While it is best that you find a permanent player since you can't "go to the well too often" I would rather play for a good cause than not play at all. It's all in the balance.

HRL

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