Yes, most European countries had slavery in one form or another. The difference in the USA is that a large portion of our country is descended from those slaves. I think France was more distant from it, if you will.

I'm always very careful not to condemn my progenitors. Judging the past through the lens of modern culture generally means you cannot see how, perhaps, their culture was healthier in some ways that ours. Additionally, 100 years from now, they will most likely think similar things of us.

I, personally, have never felt there is a political / social justice answer for racism. Maybe that's why some of the current rhetoric bothers me. I agree with the ends...but maybe not so much the means. My view has always been that the love of God can heal our own hearts, purging out deep scars like racism. But, I do recognize other people disagree. I'll keep this thread going as long as people keep it reasonable. That's what I am encouraging--reasonable, civil discussion.

Racism has existed in music, too. We all know how Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and other black trumpeters were treated. The thing I find a bit ironic was that the white people loved their music, but still treated them like sub-human citizens? I don't know. Very odd.

Hello TB'ers:

I understand this is a relevant issue in our world today, and currently a topic of much discussion. I want everybody on this site to understand we do not tolerate racism or racist comments of any kind. We are trumpeting community, from the world over!

This is not a political statement, and I'm not suggesting I have an answer. Just a public statement about this site, that's all.
Please feel free to make your voice heard if you would like to discuss the issue, but refrain from vitriolic words, personal attacks & political comments. I am certain we can all do better to understand each other.

I keep putting this off, but I will do it this weekend!!

I just need to make the change. I think I can do that tonight.

Is the BPO one of the groups where every member has to "vote" you in?

Sorry I haven't changed it yet.

@barliman2001 said in That's all?:

Actually, it is customary not to mention the orchestral excerpts because the will be announced at short notice without any preparation time whatsoever. They are still an integral part of the audition process. In addition, the audition process at German orchestras usually is a multi-stage one, with only the requirements for the first stage being publicised. As the audition for a solo viola player showed... the orchestra were quite pleased at what the candidate presented, but, having been burnt before, they asked the candidate to play the fast demisemiquaver passage from "the Bartered Bride". And the viola candidate readily agreed, saying, "well, yes, if you've got enough time for that..."

Thanks for the clarification. That sounds crazy.

@stumac said in That's all?:

I see they ask for a German Bb Trumpet, does this mean a rotary valve trumpet?

Regards, Stuart.

Yes. In "B" (traditionally, in Germany H is used for what we call B and B is really Bb).