-----Original Message----- From: Billbamberg To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; horn@music.memphis.edu Sent: Mon, 23 May 2005 13:20:37 -0400 Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Counting Rank Measures but seriously
If there's a probability you might need a cue, ask the conductor for one. Part of your responsibility is to point out the potential problem, then give him a chance to come up with a mutually acceptable solution. Don't count on it happening, however, because, after all, he's only a conductor. If it turns out you need it, and get it, fine. If for some reason, everything fails, you can have a civil conversation about how to do it better next time. The time to set the plan should allow one run through, with eye contact, for comfort. Why is it that most people have far greater wisdom assessing blame than they do for recognizing responsibility. Responsibility is completely under your own control, and represents your best chance for success. It has nothing to do with amateur or professional, or enforcable rules. Your integrity is your own gift to yourself, whether you like it or not. -----Original Message----- From: James Ray Crenshaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: horn@music.memphis.edu Sent: Mon, 23 May 2005 08:06:40 -0400 Subject: [Hornlist] Counting Rank Measures but seriously > Really, friends in the amateur field, I do not understand > your counting problems. Dont you look to the conductor at > all ? Herr Professor, Surely, even in your position, you are--at least occasionally--as surprised as we are at what passes for "a conductor" these days. The last couple of gigs I've played, the only way I could make it through was to IGNORE the conductor and follow the 1st trumpet and percussion. I asked afterward, and they were ignoring him too, hence the musical clarity on their part. jrc _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/billbamberg%40aol.com _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
