LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – “I used to be pretty good on the cello in high school … “

“Once upon a time I played flute in a marching band … “

“I think I still have my old trumpet in a case in the basement … “

“Yeah, I used to play the viola, but do orchestras still even use them?”

If these sound like you, then Clear Lake Performing Arts (CLPA) – Lake County’s music education and performance organization – wants to encourage you to start playing again.

According to CLPA Board Member Jerry Mundel there are probably many former musicians who would like to play their instrument once again, or even learn to play one now.

“We’d like to find out how many of them are out there, and how many remember just how much fun it was to join with others in making music. That way we can determine what resources are needed to create programs to meet those needs,” he said. “If there is enough interest, then we’ll look for ways to make it happen.’

Activities might include providing music teachers for different instruments, helping returning and new musicians to develop good ways to practice, and maybe to learn more about how the instruments were built and should be cared for, or where to go for repairs or to find sheet music for each level of ability.

“Best of all,” he added, “we’ll create opportunities for everyone to get together and play. This might be in small ensembles, but for some who get serious it might even lead to a seat in tn the Lake County Symphony.”

CLPA will provide information about musical options, including benefits for members of the organization.

For information, contact Jerry Mundel at 707-350-1335, or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .