tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post8586595526341406756..comments2023-10-19T10:51:43.826-04:00Comments on Author Amok: Poetry Friday: ClarinetAuthor Amokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-52260250932659370432011-11-18T11:40:11.441-05:002011-11-18T11:40:11.441-05:00Ruth -- it is transformational to live through a c...Ruth -- it is transformational to live through a child's middle school experience.<br /><br />My kids and I often talk about the "persona" of each section of the band. My son thought it was hysterical when I said percussionists were on their own planet. He thinks it's still true.<br /><br />Robyn -- Thank you for stopping by. It's a gift to have children, with their music, in the house. I can't imagine our home without that. Glad you are experiencing it too.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-7166564888915818622011-11-18T10:40:15.678-05:002011-11-18T10:40:15.678-05:00Lovely post, great questions. My son sings and pl...Lovely post, great questions. My son sings and plays guitar, leading youth worship at our church and other venues. I can't imagine his life without music - I'll be he couldn't either!Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-36024454438911248052011-11-18T09:57:54.349-05:002011-11-18T09:57:54.349-05:00I love the poem, and understand it might not be ri...I love the poem, and understand it might not be right for a young daughter yet, but later... I was a band geek too, as were my children. It's a special, dedicated group and my son was lucky that his leader loved to travel. They went so many places to perform. I must admit I played trombone, and it is interesting to think about the different instruments and what they say about who plays them. I wanted to be different in my choice as I remember.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-64380381490852431872011-11-18T09:37:53.978-05:002011-11-18T09:37:53.978-05:00Wow, what a great poem and a great post. My daugh...Wow, what a great poem and a great post. My daughter entered high school this year and I am with you as far as the memories flooding back.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-68164700743037491002011-11-18T07:45:49.123-05:002011-11-18T07:45:49.123-05:00Hi, Tabatha. Same here -- I got to go to Band clas...Hi, Tabatha. Same here -- I got to go to Band class for American Education week, a concert the following evening, and again for the 6th grade awards.<br /><br />It's easy to find information online about the instruments in the clarinet family. This one has descriptions alongside pictures. http://hem.passagen.se/eriahl/clarinet.htmAuthor Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-71194146934690188192011-11-18T07:17:53.832-05:002011-11-18T07:17:53.832-05:00What are those huge instruments in the clarinet fa...What are those huge instruments in the clarinet family picture? Are they another kind of clarinet? <br /><br />I heard a middle school band and chorus perform three times (each) yesterday while I was doing some volunteer work. The kids seemed to enjoy it every time (me too). It's so important for kids to have that kind of outlet!Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.com