From David Krehbiel: Through the Door
David Krehbiel was principal horn of the San Francisco Symphony from 1972-1998. He is legendary for his artistry and his willingness to take musical risks. "Creative Not Caring" means staying in the present moment, not dwelling in past or future moments. In the present moment, you don't mind what just happened or what could happen in the future. In "Creative Not Caring", you trust your body (not your mind) to play the instrument. You use your mind to power musical emotion and to define your sense of time and space in the ensemble. For me, "Creative Not Caring" meant getting past worrying about the times I failed or missed the first note during a performance, and realizing that whatever the outcome, it was okay. Just play! Focus on the emotion of the music in that moment. I was always the daredevil who would take chances. Being willing to take chances without minding the outcome is the secret of achieving one's goals. I became aware of this when I started playing this so-called difficult instrument, the horn. We have a choice in how we think and how we react to that thinking. But again, there was the nagging question: How do I produce the attitude of "Creative Not Caring" at will? How do I get to a point of trusting that my body will take over in matters of technique so that I can focus on communicating the emotion and purpose of the music? How can I pick up my horn and play with the ease that will make a career with the horn possible? "Creative Not Caring" means:
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Jeff GarzaPrincipal Horn, Oregon Symphony |