[NAGDU] Wind Ensemble

[Cindy Ray]

I had a black lab who did not like to hear brass instruments in concerts, in
the first place because she got frightened in an outdoor concert by the
cannons during the 1812 Overture. She didn't like the reeds and brass on
organs either, yet I could still put her on stage when I played organ piece,
attaching her to the bench.

Cindy Lou Ray
cindyray at gmail.com


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Hi! When I had my first guy dog, she did not approve of my flute. When I
practice, she would help her head off. However, when I was with the college
band she just laid there and went to sleep. When I was a member of the flute
choir, she held. As in effect, when we gave our concert, I had a friend take
her into the audience. She was just fine being in the audience but she
didn't like being in the choir. I agree with what has been said by the other
members of the list. All you can do is try it and see how your dog reacts.
Incidentally, when my first guy dog would be at my flute lesson and other
people would play she wouldn't help. She just did it when I played.

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> On Jun 5, 2017, at 9:21 PM, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I should think she would get used to the instruments if you are 
> rehearsing once in a while. I doubt it will be a problem unless she 
> has shown signs of fear of noises. I should think it would work fine. 
> I guess if you were concerned you could get something that dampens the 
> sound, but I'm wondering what it is?
> 
> Cindy Lou Ray
> cindyray at gmail.com
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Grider via NAGDU
> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 10:13 PM
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> Cc: Rachel Grider <rachel.grider at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NAGDU] Wind Ensemble
> 
> Hello, All:
> 
> I am considering playing in a wind ensemble this summer.  This is not 
> something I do often and never since I acquired my guide dog.
> She is used to being with me during performances, but, as a singer, I 
> am not in the center of the orchestra, with loud instruments on all 
> sides.  If I have Demi with me for the wind ensemble gig, she will be 
> under my chair, and I will be sitting in the center of the flute 
> section, very close to the brass and percussion sections.  Is this 
> advisable? Should I use some sort of ear protection for Demi?
> 
> Thank you, and have a great evening!
> 
> Rachel
> 
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