Ned,
I second Stephen's comments and recommend getting there when you get a
chance. There are lots of little reasons that make it very satisfying.
In no particular order:
All the feedback you get from the teachers on playing and the
enevitable "oh-so-that's-how-they-do-it"s.
All the factoids you pick up over breakfast, lunch and dinner tables.
And then the chance to ask all those niggling questions that should
always be popping up in your head over the years. Of course there are
dozens more you think of on your way home and a week later.
After 30 years I'm still amazed by all the repertories I don't seem to
hear on my own, the sharing of music and general manuscript/composer/
era tips and suggestions.
The chance to try so many different instruments from so many builders.
For eg, many were surprised that Jacob's bass lute really is quite
managable (and lovely!). There's also the chance to see and hear the
up-and-coming builders that bring some unexpectedly fine instruments.
Building and maintanance tips from some of the best. Some cool stuff
from the "Lute Bookstore" (tho I learned in Vancouver it's more of an
east coast tradition). Case/stand/footstool/tuner comparions. Frequent
puns and occasional humor. Will Bob Barto play the program as written?
And for that special circle of die-hards there's that endless
discussion of strings and thumbs. Plus ca change....
Sean
On Aug 16, 2009, at 5:25 PM, [email protected] wrote:
Thanks, Stephen, for posting your comments on the Vancouver LSA -
and
for the photos too. Perhaps some year. . .
Ned
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