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Date Posted: 17:27:05 02/03/06 Fri
Author: Sarah
Subject: Re: 1 bad player
In reply to: Ferris 's message, "1 bad player" on 18:47:26 04/22/05 Fri

The student should definitely not be kicked out. What the student needs is some private lessons, there is just not enough time in class to help this struggling student. With one on one time, the director can find out why this student is having problems and help fix them.

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[> Re: 1 bad player -- Derek, 11:08:04 02/04/06 Sat [1]

It's important to remember that nothing will ever sound perfect. Part of the joy people should get out of a concert is hearing all of the mistakes, ESPECIALLY at an earlier grade level. Even if the student never improves during private lessons, they should still be able to participate in the ensemble. Whoever it is will have a proud mother there at the concerts, simply because they gave it their best shot. Isn't that what band is all about? Strive for perfection, create excellent music, and make the parents proud?

I've worked with beginning band for a while during the summers now, and the surprising thing is that I've become attached to that "squaky, squeaky sound." If you expect a concert to go well, then that sort of a sound (from one player or the whole band) isn't too good. But if you have a less experienced band, part of the fun is simply listening on their level.

Band should give students a chance to develop their skills, whatever their previous capabilities are.

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