Miscellaneous Getting organised

[cappers]

I have two tenors and two box cases (and an alto stored away in it's box case ).
The tenors stay on stands covered in a light cotton table cloth, the necks and mpcs in their respective hard cases.
The cases take up space and it's a faff (fiddly unnecessary waste of time) opening them to get the parts, then returning everything and storing the cases for tomorrow's session.

Had a simple pine box lying about so got some 50mm thick foam sponge padding with 10mm cubes which pull out to shape, and 10mm plain sponge for the bottom layer and lid. I wanted the mpcs to sit vertically but they were too tall so ended up on their sides. The box sits on the table next to the saxes, with a small TupperWare food-safe containing the reed case and cork grease. Cases stored away in the corner. Off to a lesson, rehearsal or gig? Grab a sax and it's case, bung in the appropriate neck & mpc, TW box, pull thru's etc.

Probably a bit silly but satisfied my OCD/Aspergers needs.

MrsC said it looked like a box of duelling pistols

 

[sopranomano]

Looks great. Well done.

 

[wakyct]

I like it. I leave my mouthpiece, ligature and neck out on a table next to the reed case, a glass of water that I soak reeds in, a tupperware full of reeds and odds and ends, etc, but I transport the mouthpiece and neck in a small box I had lying around that I also lined with foam, which I put in the accessory pouch of my case. It works for me because then I can put my folding stand in the bell.

It occurred to me the other day that it would be cool to combine my reed case with my mouthpiece and neck case somehow, then I just have to grab one thing when I go.

 

[mizmar]

, a tupperware full of reeds and odds and ends, etc,

Never underestimate the organising power of a plastic box

 

[skeller047]

I could never do that. I have strong memories of showing up to a lesson, opening my clarinet case, and… no clarinet! Horn goes back in the case when I’m through playing for the day!

I once showed up at a gig with no shirt (we had a rehearsal, my gig suit was in its bag, but I forgot the shirt), and had to borrow one from a fellow band member. Nightmare, and I paid a price a few months later….

I’m forgetful, and under pressure I will THINK about what I have to do, and the thought becomes deed… in my mind! Just this morning, I was making toast and coffee, pouring the water and getting the butter and jam out of the fridge, and though to myself “The toast should have popped by now”. Looked at the toaster, there’s the bread sticking up - untoasted. I had neglected to push down the lever. Sigh.

A mind is a terrible thing to waste….

 

[Ghr9204]

and though to myself “The toast should have popped by now”. Looked at the toaster, there’s the bread sticking up - untoasted. I had neglected to push down the lever. Sigh.

Yesterday morning after waking, I poured a touch of cream into my coffee cup, hit the brew button on my Keurig cup coffee maker. (I usually fill half the cup with the middle - 8 oz. button, then the lower 6 oz. button for 14 oz. total, the capacity of a Keurig cup. I get my money's worth.)

Lo and behold, I had a half cup of light milky hot liquid. I forgot to load the machine with a Keurig cup.

 

[dexdex]

Very neat. But hey, the missing mouthpiece in the case, I’m also member of that club. Having almost pilot’s rituals helps to prevent such incidents.
Did I share a picture of my mouthpieces drying rack ?
My most active horns, currently tenor and soprano, stay on their stand at home, between the typical weekly or monthly band rehearsals. This allows to pick any of them quickly every day. And lets them dry naturally.
The mouthpieces, ligs and reeds now have a dedicated rack.

 

[skeller047]

What's in the bottom drawer?? If it's not too impolite to ask...

 

[dexdex]

You may ! 😇😉
Spare reeds, mouthpiece cushions, cork grease, whatever useful to have handy.
This rack is supposed to organize makeup, you find them at discount deco shops or online.

 

[dexdex]

Another makeup organizer misuse: the mouthpieces and reeds cleaning station, in our visitors bathroom. Easy to install and remove.