Rehearsals and Jason Quotes

[av8rmike]

I hardly talk about this stuff any more, without much reason. I know there's only one other person that might care, and she already knows this stuff. But whatever.

I usually play section first violin in my various orchestras. Last night in the chamber orchestra, however, we were so short-handed on second violins that I offered to play first-chair second. It was no problem for me, but if it's a permanent change will have to depend on if other players decide to return. Given how much work I have with the other orchestra and my lessons, playing second violin may actually be better for my sanity.

Now, a few Jason quotes from the last few rehearsals that have stuck with me:

"When the stars explode, that means it's trombone time!"

"...a very mean sound. [Sempre] Meanioso."

"Prokofiev totally ripped this part off of John Williams!"

"I want you to spend the next week off-beating."

Comments

[tidesong.livejournal.com]

Awww, poor first violinist having to play second violin ;) (It was kind of fun having you in my section, even if you didn't sit with me. :P) I still think you might have dibs on a principle chair....

And how did I miss that John Williams Jason quote? Geez.