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Update on Chair Position

Author: janlynn  Date:   2012-04-12 15:59 Some time back I asked for some advice on what part to play in my wind symphony. I had taken a couple semesters off and my position as first clarinetist (2nd chair) was filled. As we are allowed to play where we want - I could had reclaimed a 1st part (3rd chair). I had always playes 1st part - h.s., college, and beyond. Second part was filled..... (1 very strong player) third part - a friend asked me to play third part with her. I didnt really want to but at the same time, I wanted what was best for the band. I learned A LOT by not always playing the melody. This semester there are only 3 clarinetists in a 60+ piece band. I am on 3rd part and loving every minute of it. I am not a strong player compared to many of you here - but I am compared to my peers here - and what a nice balance we have - as commented by the conductor this week. I just want to tell some of the younger folks if you are striving for 1st chair and dont get it - dont fret. 2nd and 3rd parts can be awsome too.

Topics	Author	Date
Update on Chair Position	janlynn	2012-04-12 15:59
Re: Update on Chair Position  new	Joseph Brenner, Jr.	2012-04-12 16:36
Re: Update on Chair Position  new	BartHx	2012-04-12 20:07
Re: Update on Chair Position  new	JJAlbrecht	2012-04-12 20:29
Re: Update on Chair Position  new	Tony F	2012-04-13 00:04
Re: Update on Chair Position  new	janlynn	2012-04-13 12:01
Re: Update on Chair Position  new	Kaeren	2012-04-13 19:52
Re: Update on Chair Position  new	Sylvain	2012-04-13 20:06
Re: Update on Chair Position  new	janlynn	2012-04-14 13:37
Re: Update on Chair Position  new	SamuelChan	2012-04-14 14:14
Re: Update on Chair Position  new	Hank Lehrer	2012-04-14 16:41

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