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trpt2345 · 04-21-2007, 09:31 PM

Back in grad school (Eastman) we did a concert once when I was sick as a dog and I didn't play very well. I got called up on the carpet, and my excuse was I was sick. Wrong! I was told in no uncertain terms if you go out there on stage at all there are no excuses. If you can't play, don't. But if you go out there you better deliver. Sort of "the show must go on." So I'd say if you're sick and can't do a gig, get a sub. But if you do the gig, you have to make it happen. When my wrist was busted and I was the "Amazing One-Arm Trumpet Player" (I played with my right hand only) I did the gigs. I missed a couple of weeks but when I got out there I managed to Do What Needed To Be Done.

Michael McLaughlin

Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
Benjamin Franklin

04-21-2007, 09:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
trpt2345 Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 747	Re: How do pro's deal with illness? Back in grad school (Eastman) we did a concert once when I was sick as a dog and I didn't play very well. I got called up on the carpet, and my excuse was I was sick. Wrong! I was told in no uncertain terms if you go out there on stage at all there are no excuses. If you can't play, don't. But if you go out there you better deliver. Sort of "the show must go on." So I'd say if you're sick and can't do a gig, get a sub. But if you do the gig, you have to make it happen. When my wrist was busted and I was the "Amazing One-Arm Trumpet Player" (I played with my right hand only) I did the gigs. I missed a couple of weeks but when I got out there I managed to Do What Needed To Be Done. Michael McLaughlin Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin __________________ Chicago MM