From: davidc@brahms.udel.edu (David Casper)
Subject: RFD: rec.music.classical.guitar
Followup-To: news.groups
Organization: University of Delaware
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 03:58:39 GMT

This is a Request For Discussion for "rec.music.classical.guitar"

 
NOTE:  An RFD for a classical guitar newsgroup (originally posted
as "rec.arts.classical.guitar") was posted on May 11, 1992...the
discussion seemed promising, but the CFV was postponed (it was felt
that a June 11 CFV date might exclude students who, although
interested, did not connect to the Internet during summer months).
 
Status: UNModerated
 
Charter:  Diverse
 
          1. This newsgroup would be means for stimulative,
          informative, and provocative classical guitar discussion: 
          both practically and intellectually...
 
          2. This newsgroup would allow for posting/announcement of
          important classical guitar events/concerts (no longer
          would a performance go "unnoticed" -- this would benefit
          both players and enthusiasts:  learning of a performance
          of a favorite player IN ADVANCE would allow time to make
          arrangements and help avoid the FRUSTRATING feeling of
          hearing about how wonderful a performance was AFTER the
          fact.  It is difficult enough for a performer to fill
          seats; how sad it is when empty seats could have been
          filled had more people been informed.
 
          3. This newsgroup would allow for discussion of
          (and the propagation of) proven/innovative technical
          ideas/practices.  Worthwhile studies (both old and new)
          could be brought to the attention of a wider scope of
          players.
 
          4. Discussions of both old and new recordings and
          compositions could be posted for the enjoyment and
          intellectual stimulation of many players/enthusiasts. 
 
          5. This newsgroup could be a means for players to discuss
          details of different types/brands/makes/models of guitars
          (i.e., a new player could seek advice on what to look for
          when making a first purchase...or more experienced
          players could debate the merit of particular luthiers). 
          
          6.  This newsgroup would serve several (if not many)
          more worthy purposes...purposes which would discover
          themselves as the newsgroup evolved.  Put simply:  if it
          pertains to the classical guitar in any way, then
          "rec.music.classical.guitar" would be the place to post
          it.
 
 
The only newsgroup that I have been able to subscribe to is
"alt.guitar" which is dominated (if not entirely comprised of) by
the electric guitar.  I love the sound of the electric guitar.  I
love the sound of the classical guitar.  They ARE NOT the same,
however.  This is why I feel that a separate newsgroup,
"rec.music.classical.guitar", is needed.
 
It is a beautiful instrument to those who know it.  It certainly
deserves a newsgroup of its own.
 
This discussion period will take place for one month from the
posting date of this RFD...a CFV will follow.
 
NOTE: A list of those interested in "rec.music.classical.guitar" 
has been compiled by Bill Brown (brown@hercules.cs.uregina.ca)
Sincere Thanks to Bill Brown...
If you have not received this list (or you are not on it and wish
to be) please notify me at "davidc@brahms.udel.edu" (or notify
Bill Brown at the above mentioned address)

Please post all follow-ups to "news.groups"
 
Thank You for Reading,
David
-- 
David W. Casper
davidc@brahms.udel.edu
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