How good are you?

wiseone2 · 07-21-2009, 03:39 PM

Come December 21, 2009, I will be 73.
I play only what I wish to play these days, but, I don't feel that I have lost much on the horn. Yes, I play with dentures. Yes, my vision is not what it used to be, but I can still cover the repertoire with confidence.....I memorized most of it when I was a kid

I am going to start working on the Brandenburg, I haven't played it in years.
It can be done.
Wilmer

rowuk · 07-21-2009, 03:48 PM

Hey Wilmer,
that sounds like a GREAT project. I am sure you will not have a problem finding some qualified help for the other parts.

Pedal C · 07-21-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wiseone2

I am going to start working on the Brandenburg

I'm not that good! :)

Brasil66 · 07-21-2009, 08:06 PM

It's attitudes and work-ethics like Wilmer's that make centenarians!

Schwab · 07-21-2009, 08:06 PM

I'm not good enough.

wiseone2 · 07-21-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Schwab

I'm not good enough.

You've got time

Wilmer

Solar Bell · 07-22-2009, 01:25 AM

Not as good as you are, never will be.

kadleck · 07-22-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Schwab

I'm not good enough.

Me either. And my time is running out quickly!

Vulgano Brother · 07-22-2009, 02:21 AM

Wilmer, you have taught us that "good" is not about technique, but about character and musicianship; being able to sit in any chair with dignity--even "the hot seat." These have become part of the Vulganowerkethic.

Thanks for helping us to define our craft!

trumpetnick · 07-22-2009, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Vulgano Brother

Wilmer, you have taught us that "good" is not about technique, but about character and musicianship;

This is only partly true. I was taught that a technical issue can be a reason for changing the interpretation....so one normally should be able to do everything written in a piece before ever thinking of making music. My 0.02$

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wiseone2 Artitst in Residence Fortissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 2,870	How good are you? Come December 21, 2009, I will be 73. I play only what I wish to play these days, but, I don't feel that I have lost much on the horn. Yes, I play with dentures. Yes, my vision is not what it used to be, but I can still cover the repertoire with confidence.....I memorized most of it when I was a kid I am going to start working on the Brandenburg, I haven't played it in years. It can be done. Wilmer __________________ Be sure Brain is engaged before putting Mouthpiece in gear. S.Suark 1951

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rowuk Moderator Utimate User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 7,364	Re: How good are you? Hey Wilmer, that sounds like a GREAT project. I am sure you will not have a problem finding some qualified help for the other parts. __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

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Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 4,253	Re: How good are you? Wilmer, you have taught us that "good" is not about technique, but about character and musicianship; being able to sit in any chair with dignity--even "the hot seat." These have become part of the Vulganowerkethic. Thanks for helping us to define our craft! __________________ "A tool good enough to be so used and not too good" C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength www.letsbuildhope.org Last edited by Vulgano Brother; 07-22-2009 at 02:24 AM. Reason: "Dinglisch!"

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