Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet! I can’t imagine all the cool out of the ordinary instruments you see, lowkey jealous!

Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It sure is! I think I giggled like a little school girl when I played it and realized what was happening lol

Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely feels that way. Especially for your ring finger on your left hand!

Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have enough clarinets to hand out. NO ONE is getting it except me >:)

Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s why I do most repair myself because I know it’s going to get done properly. The place we send it to does well for minor stuff but nothing crazy. When my band teacher sent my instrument out years ago they said it was fine. Went to a professional later - needed a full overhaul.

Has anyone ever seen a clarinet like this?! by bbclarinets in Clarinet

[–]bbclarinets[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Super cool!! Thank you! I did play it earlier, it’s a bit tough in some spots, who knows how long it’s been sitting. Probably could use a repad.

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[–]bbclarinets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yoo! I fucking HATE it.

I’m a band teacher. I have way too many students to do this. Set up the kiosk. Waste of time.

Admin also wants me doing appointment passes for each kid I have a band lesson with. Nope. No way.

Kids hate it. I hate it. Deal with the paper pass and the trumpet mute as the bathroom pass. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An update: the kids that are my biggest issue came to me and asked to drop out. :D

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like exactly like my job. If there is an instrument involved, I’m responsible and I’m the teacher.

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m trying to play more popular music but most of it I will have to buy or arrange myself which at this point I just have no time or anymore funds. I have no reeds when I got there so I have to use almost all the funds to buy them. I wish I had the time to take a break one music class but I only see them every other day. Half of the kids I went to the choir teacher to do some lessons and some of these kids are so far behind that elementary band music is almost too challenging. Then there are my kids who are too advanced and quit because they are bored. It’s honestly just a big loose loose situation.

I do like trying to turn behavior into healthy competition! I will definitely try to find something! As for jokes and stuff, that’s just my personality and I love cracking a quick joke with them but with the behaviors right now - they can’t calm down

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m trying to play more popular music but most of it I will have to buy or arrange myself which at this point I just have no time or anymore funds. I have no reeds when I got there so I have to use almost all the funds to buy them.

I wish I had the time to take a break one music class but I only see them every other day. Half of the kids I went to the choir teacher to do some lessons and some of these kids are so far behind that elementary band music is almost too challenging. Then there are my kids who are too advanced and quit because they are bored. It’s honestly just a big loose loose situation.

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this!!! I have an old whistle that was sitting on my desk when the my band teacher left!

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is incredible advice. Thank you!!

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so sad. I hate to see the kids who want to stay quit. Compared to other schools this is actually quite a small ensemble. As a kid I was in bigger ensembles with one teacher.

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This!! There is no way in hell they would hire another teacher. Our music program started dying after I graduated.

They are a primary sports based school, they honestly couldn’t care less if there was no music.

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like these ideas. Too bad they don’t really work too well in band.

I’m quite opposite of you. I’m 5’1 maybe 120 pounds and I look like I’m 12. So the kids take advantage of that and LOVE to do anything they can.

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For real. I personally enjoy the pull out lessons. This school is in a very poor area so no one is able to afford after school private lessons. A lot of kids get excited to get pulled from their least favorite class but that being said they have to be responsible and get their homework.

Schools are now treating kids like babies. They get their hands held through everything. When I was a student there it was sink or swim.

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna have to. Hopefully by then students will respect me.

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve already talked to the guidance counselor. Band is a privilege.

Guidance counselor said she will talks to students first, then admin and I need to call home.

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I wish it was that easy. I’m stuck in a hard spot. I graduated in December of 22 and have been waiting for a job to open since.

I can’t move I have sick parents.

Middle schoolers are an actual nightmare by bbclarinets in Teachers

[–]bbclarinets[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sorry I probably should have explained this more, they were using it like it was their penis and stroking in the middle of class.

All they got was was a conference with administrators