[TPIN] Adults playing in student productions

[David Arndt]

(my apologies for the [mistyped words and missing/fragmented sentences] - I
try to type too quickly!!!) 

-----Original Message-----
From: David Arndt [mailto:darndt at oriongate.net] 

So... If the orchestra parts can be convered successfully by the kids alone,
just use the kids.  If the kids would end up *failing* because the parts are
too much for them, [ then it's better to let someone help them ]

For example, maybe you've got a very talented young 1st trumpeter who just
needs another year or two to be able to handle the parts [ALONE], but can't
right now - bring in a good ringer to sit next to him... And turn it into a
success on BOTH the performance *and* educational front, instead of
"breaking" the poor kid in front of his friends and family.

Common sense should guide the choices, not dogma.

Cheers,

- Dave