message: 1
date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 12:12:25 -0600
from: John Wunderlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
subject: [Hornlist] Re: The Real Prof. I. M. Gestopftmitscheist
No...because Prof. I. M. Gestopftmitscheist is a tangible
being...but just what is his REAL identity? Come one...somebody
help me out here.
PS: Is Prof. I. M. Gestopftmitscheist still on this list?--
He recently made an appearance, though it appears he hacked into
Kendall's computer to post his last email as witnessed by this
evidence:
date: Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:31:14 EST
from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
subject: [Hornlist] Re: CLAMSAA
(snip)
Kindestest of Seasonings Greetonings and Mostest of Bivalvulations,
Prof. I. M. Gestopftmitscheist
John Wunderlin
Hi folks,
Excuse the cross post, but i think this controversy deserves more
background.
I must say that I have to disavow any responsibility for the actions
of my former student, Herr (or "Professor" if you will) I.
M .Geschtopftmitscheist. He was an earnest, perhaps a bit obsessive
lad with a wild imagination. His broken home and subsequent lack of
monetary support caused him to rely on his street smarts to survive.
As you can see, his ability to read people and his charismatic
personality have taken him far from his humble beginnings. He used to
tell me stories and do my gardening to pay for his lessons. Frankly,
I never knew when he was telling the truth or if he knew what weeds
were but it didn't seem to matter. He had that kind of effect.
I did start him out on Kopprasch, so perhaps there is some blame for
me to accept there. Really though, how could I know things would go
this far? Everyone needs to do Kopprasch! A lot of Kopprasch. Kids
nowadays just don't do enough Kopprasch. Its pathetic. Kids today are
wimps when it comes to Kopprasch. He had a similar fascination with
Bruckner, transcribing entire Masses for horn ensemble. The problem
with his many transcriptions is that they have no rests.
A great part of his life was taken up with the search for the Holy
Mouthpiece. I know most of us have joined this Crusade at one time or
another but again Geschtopftmitscheist carried things a bit too far,
sometimes stalking people he thought might have the elusive artifact.
He came to me several times, almost accusing me of hoarding a rare
gold mouthpiece I had received from "the master"- saying that he
should have it because I wasn't using it.
He is, however, always willing to care for stray horns, taking in
many over the years. If you have a horn you don't want that needs a
good home, give him a call. His generosity to other people has not
been mentioned enough here either. Many of the problems he faced in
his life were brought about because he gave to much of himself to
others. I think we should all look upon his recent gifts to us of the
poems, the histories and the holiday as a cry for help and
redemption. Perhaps there has been divine intervention. What has
happened here? Do we really understand the depth of this event? Is
there some way we can respond appropriately? Some day day we may all
look back on this with great reverence. Or not.
As far as his identity is concerned, if I told you, yes, I would have
to be very concerned about your safety. I think he has revealed much
about himself, perhaps too much. After all, on this Internet thing we
call a forum, are any of us who we present ourselves to be? Think
about that as we pass through the High Unholy Days of the Winter
Solstice.
Know that there is some truth in what I have said.
Sincerely,
Wendell Rider
For information about my book, "Real World Horn Playing" and the
summer seminar, go to my website: www.wendellworld.com
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