Author: Chuck Kelly
Date: 1999-06-28 22:58
Sat in with a 63 member "POPS" orchestra in the 3rd clarinet row during a practice session. I'm in my 7th month of lesson's, age 64, NO previous exposure, ie: HS band etc. Although I tried to "READ", I was totally unfamiliar with the arrangements, was usually lost by the 2nd measure, was way off on the count during 8 bar rests etc. I did not attempt to play, just observe. I got what I expected, no surprises. My question(s)??/statements. How does a person get into a group/band/community music situation to learn the environment of the real music world, since playing duets with the insrtuctor is as close as I've gotten with the exception of the sit-in. And am I trying this too early?? I can't think of any other way than "TO DO". Would appreciate comments of any kind. I DID enjoy the sit-in, in spite of being totally lost.
My thanx for any comments. Tomorrow I face my instructor with just about the same statements and questions.
Chuck
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