Hear Hear for the Ascending horn! (you really reached back Martin - that note is months old!) Sandra [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Sandra Clark
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Nov 10, 2009 11:58 pm
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I think that people do indeed have their better hours and that no amount of discipline, per se, will necessarily change them. And suppose our rhythms could be...
... I think Scott is right in saying that, with appropriate discipline, we can change behavior. A night owl can, indeed, learn to arise at 4:30 in the morning....
Hello Martin, How many concerts do you guys have per season? Is the orchestra fairly young? Do you get any performances on CBC broadcasting? Nancy (Montreal)...
... It probably wasn't clear from my post, but I wasn't challenging you, or anybody, to a pissing contest. There are plenty of people who accomplish, on a...
Early morning, Early evening, Very late night, It does not matter. The reality is, if you want to play professionally, you do not set your playing schedule. ...
Paul has a lot of really good points. Sometimes, you just have to "Inner Game" it. Some of the things that have helped me are things like the concept of...
Thank you, Paul! During my first semester of college, I was in a brass quintet. We met twice a week, one of those times being 8:00 am Monday morning!!...
... "...that being a late riser was a lack of discipline." I apologize if I made it sound that way. To me, discipline is less "get up now, you lazy bum*" and...
Sandra, I was just browsing to see what was out there about the ascending horn, then I saw the old post... Just wanted to join the troops and support that...
Hello everyone, I am 55 years old and haven't played the horn for over 25 years. I want to get in practice again to have fun playing again. I just got a Conn...
Lots of good suggestions. Did I miss something, though? Did anyone suggest that exercise in the morning can help with the physical symptoms of early morning...
Nancy, The best answer would be to visit the Orchestra's website at http://www.kwsymphony.ca/2009_10/About-Us-KWS-History.html As for CBC we used to do lots of...
Scott, Well...I do believe in the Triumph of the Will...and I think it is downright dandy you have lived such a successful and disciplined life. I spent over ...
Hello all, The Boston Civic Symphony is playing an all-Beethoven concert this Sunday, November 15, 3:00 p.m., in Jordan Hall on the New England Conservatory ...
... " I spent over twenty years in the Air Force and then the Army so I know about getting up early and doing things (one of recruiting slogans of the US Army...
... Hi Judith, I had a 15-year hiatus, and took up horn again at your age, and I've experienced a lot of the same things as you. I think the most important...
Well, I didn't play from age 20 to 65. It's a slow process. The older you are, the slower. However, maturity brings you--maturity. And patience. The best...
Hello Again, Thanks so much for all the suggestions. Every morning feels better than the last, I guess it is just a matter of training. This is my first...
... Nobody's ever accused me of being one, either! <g> Seriously, if this is a one-shot deal, I'm firmly in the camp of those who say just to stay up, play the...
Please excuse my ignorance, but I do not get the reference. I am hoping it is somewhat lighthearted and/or funny. Respectfuly, Scott Young ... From:...
Never mind; Google is my friend. Kerry, would you mind facilitating this the next time Mark and I are in Boston? Respectfully, Scott Young ... From: Scott...
Hi Judith, I started playing again about a year and a half ago after a 36 year layoff. You can do it. I have a blog that documents my adventure, good days and...
... Gladly. We have some surprisingly good local microbreweries here in Puritanical New England. Mark and I will be waiting for you (Mark lives just an hour...
OSS Jedburgh: That I can recall. Thanks for the offer; usually I run through/by Boston in June. I will be sure to archive this letter! SCY ... From:...
To all that might be interested: I am playing a recital with pianist Steve Larson at the Interlochen Arts Academy this Saturday, November 14th at 3:10 pm. The...