Category Archives: Rants!

Do Orchestras Need Pennants?

As I was lying on a table at physical therapy for my elbow (after surgery for tendonitis) yesterday, I noticed several sports teams pennants hanging on the wall. And I thought what any musician who wants greater community involvement in … Continue reading

Posted in Rants! | Leave a comment

Shar Music, You Suck

Your poorly made Franz Hoffman bass makes a 3rd grade girl want to quit in frustration. Thanks. The fingerboard has warped so bad the G string rests against it. The adjusters – yeah, they’re useless. I moved the bridge to … Continue reading

Posted in Pictures, Rants! | Leave a comment

The Classical Sky Is Falling!! RUN!!!!

Good morning everyone! Through Double Bass Blog I found this blog from the Milwaukee Symphony’s Principal violist. I feel it has particular merit due to his position and therefore insight in to the orchestral world. Anyway…It got me thinking….

Posted in Rants! | 1 Comment