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Date Posted: 05:25:40 02/18/08 Mon
Author: John Weber
Subject: Re: Secondary Instruments
In reply to: Nickie 's message, "Secondary Instruments" on 15:24:12 04/11/07 Wed

Either school of thought seems like a good idea. I only play trumpet (you try and stick a French horn or piccolo trumpet in my hands, I'll be totally lost), but I've met a few people who seemed like they could play EVERYTHING short of the digeridoo. It really all depends on the students preference. Teachers, though, should have basic knowledge of the instruments they teach, including (but not limited to) fingerings and repair skills.

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[> Re: Secondary Instruments -- Tasia B., 09:12:42 03/04/08 Tue [1]

I agree that being good on a secondary instrument is a vital part of being a band director. But what I don't understand is having to be like the worlds greatest on your primary instrument...I agree you should know one instrument better than the others, but how is knowing how to play clarinet like Benny Goodman going to help me teach a 5th grade trumpet player. They should encourage you to get familiar with as many instruments as you can other than your primary.

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