High Notes - Q&A with Musician Marjorie Fulmer

Musician:  Marjorie FulmerResidence: LeRoy, New YorkOccupation:  Retired Instrumental Music            TeacherYears with the GSO:  25 years     Q.  Which instrument/s do you play?                                                                                A.  Flute, Organ, and PianoQ.  What was your first instrument? When and why did you start playing?                        A.  Piano.  We had my grandmother's baby grand piano and I couldn't wait to play!  I was about 8 years old.Q.  What are your fondest musical memories?                                                                  A.  Seeing both of my parents play in bands and orchestras - And then finally playing in a band myself.Q.  What advice would you give to beginning instrumental students?                               A.  No matter what instrument you play, you will love it if you practice consistently.  Your rapid progress will be so rewarding!Q.  People would be surprised to know that I….                                                               A.  Married a man who is totally unmusical!Q.  List 3 adjectives that best describe you.                                                                      A.  Energetic, Loyal, and JoyfulQ.  What would you like to be doing in 5 years?                                                                A.  The same things I'm doing right now - Playing the flute, tennis, and golf.  Biking, sewing, and spending time with my family.Q.  What famous musician/composer would you most like to meet?                                 A.  J.S. BachQ.  If you could play another instrument what would it be?                                                A.  CelloQ.  What do you enjoy most about being a musician?                                                       A.  Collaborating with other musicians