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dumped the orchestra

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2016-11-15 10:19

I got an email that went into the spam folder from the president of the orchestra I'm in. I didn't notice it until after the concert this past weekend. I'm just blowing off steam here.

I had fallen at the ClarinetFest and cracked or broke some ribs and I fell again a few weeks ago, so needless to say breathing was hard. It hurts like crazy. Someone complained, another jealous clarinetist saying I wasn't able to handle my part. The part was very hard. It's only been recorded 3 times.

Lets forward to the concert. Played fine, standing ovations, all of that. 2 days later I was looking through my spam folder and the president of the orchestra sent a pretty rude email saying I should be more prepared! He hasn't been to any of the rehearsals. He took the word of just one person, not even the conductor! So long story short we exchanged a few emails and I dropped out!

My last words were music is POWERFUL. We touched the hearts of many and got a 5 minute standing ovation. The audience wanted more. You know that clap and sound and it feels sooo good. The person who complained can be heard on YouTube squeaking. I played to perfection as usual. Sometimes WORDS are more powerful than music. Yes he apologized but for me it was too late.

I went to Interlochen Arts Acadamy. Music was fun. Peabody Conservatory was also a blast. Played is several symphonies and the Air Force Band in DC. When you mix politics and music things go dreadfully wrong. How sad! The guy that said this sent an email saying he was sorry too, the one that squeaked on YouTube. People just have to simply do their jobs and forget about your fellow player. It's up to the conductor to decide.

For example, during one rehearsal Bob Marcellus was playing a new Kaspar and the great Szell told him hot to use it, he didn't like the sound, so Steve Barta got it and used it with the Baltimore Symphony! No hard feelings! Bob got another Kaspar MP and life went on! Life should be that simple.

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Post Edited (2016-11-15 10:29)

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