[NAGDU] Wind Ensemble

[Tara Briggs]

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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> 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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