>> I once read about a science teacher assigning a problem to his class. The problem was to design a case or package to have a hen egg dropped from third story window to the side walk below without damage to the egg. Two students solved the problem. Perhaps instead off getting an engineer to do the job, give the job to high school students to protect the horn. Just a thought. << The problem here is not whether one can design a case or a bag that completely protects the horn in any reasonable situation. One certainly could.
The problem is that there are always trade-offs between convenience, weight, protection, price, and so forth. Each player has to weigh the factors that are most important to himself or herself. I hear it all the time: "I want a protective case to carry my horn on an airplane." Your choices are limited. I also hear quite often: "I have shoulder problems which hurt my playing as it is, so I need the most lightweight solution." Again, the requirement limits you to a few good choices. It has been said: "I want a bullet-proof case to protect my instrument from any bumps or bruises." Once more, you come down to only a handful of choices to meet your needs. There is an old saying in business: "Get it done fast, get it done well, get it done cheaply. Pick two." In other words, decide what is important to you, and the choices become clear. Dave Weiner Brass Arts Unlimited _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
