Hi Larry, I'm not about to pre-empt any response from Hans but if ever I want a perfect example of a peevish mail response, I nominate yours for first prize.
I am the first to own up to my being ignorant about US amateur/ community orchestras etc but I have helped out/conducted equivalent ensembles in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands and I can't say I have experienced the sort of rivalry, competitive ethos, jealousy and the undermining of 'colleagues' exampled on the Horn List. I'm not surprised the confidence and performance of some first horns is being shot to pieces if this is what goes on in the section. I suggest that most pros who contribute try to be positive and helpful - after all, they have a lot to give. If we sow our seeds on stoney ground it still won't stop us trying our best to be of help. However, if you feel there is nothing to be gained from our contributions... well that is your entitlement. Sad, though. Ralph On 22 May 2010, at 12:56, Larry Jellison wrote: > Hans, want this topic thread to end? Well, then get out of it, and > the other pros get out of it, too. This thread was about an amateur > ensemble issue, the seating of musicians. The originator of the > thread is actually a much better horn player than the person sitting > in the principal position of the ensemble she was writing about, and > in her modesty she did not claim herself to this list to be such. > You pros have your own issues, and we understand that your work > environment is extremely competitive and tense. > > I find the criticisms of William to be way over the top. He stated > that he has another day job (not as a horn player), and thus can > play without the pressures of a pro. Paul, in particular, is toxic > and hasn't contributed a worthwhile comment to the thread. I > suggest you pros stay on your own topic threads if you can't > maintain the integrity of the thread topic as presented, as you have > highjacked this topic to vent your own pet peeves. > > Regards, > Larry > > > > > _______________________________________________ > post: [email protected] > unsubscribe or set options at > https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/ralph%40brasshausmusic.com Ralph R. Hall [email protected] Ralph R. Hall http://www.brasshausmusic.com _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
