I chose a deliberately ambiguous title for the post: I'm thinking right now of musical instruments, specifically, but it occurs to me that the title can be interpreted in in so many ways.
Boo has the opportunity this year, as a fifth grader, of joining the band. This is, of course, something that is unknown to us, having grown up in the UK, where the orchestra was for years 8 or so up (not that we called it that then there). Her teacher strongly suggested the oboe as an instrument for her, though Boo had been saying for days that she wanted to play clarinet. I'd have been fine with the oboe, as a purer instrument, though I think that the clarinet is a far more versatile instrument: and one who plays clarinet can participate in far more styles of music.
The kicker, though, was the price. Oboes seem to go for four digits for cheap versions. Clarinets, decent ones, it seems, can be had for a little less. Or is that a lot less? Yes, a lot less! I didn't order the cheapest model, but went for one with great reviews from (self-proclaimed) professionals. Hopefully, I won't regret the decision.
Yours, planning more on other interpretations of "what should children play" later,
N
Boo has the opportunity this year, as a fifth grader, of joining the band. This is, of course, something that is unknown to us, having grown up in the UK, where the orchestra was for years 8 or so up (not that we called it that then there). Her teacher strongly suggested the oboe as an instrument for her, though Boo had been saying for days that she wanted to play clarinet. I'd have been fine with the oboe, as a purer instrument, though I think that the clarinet is a far more versatile instrument: and one who plays clarinet can participate in far more styles of music.
The kicker, though, was the price. Oboes seem to go for four digits for cheap versions. Clarinets, decent ones, it seems, can be had for a little less. Or is that a lot less? Yes, a lot less! I didn't order the cheapest model, but went for one with great reviews from (self-proclaimed) professionals. Hopefully, I won't regret the decision.
Yours, planning more on other interpretations of "what should children play" later,
N
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