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I think the point of... "when in rome..." is an important one. A lot of times I will go over and talk to the AD and ask questions about how they want things to run and ask if some things we normally do are ok with them. All it takes is a quick conversation and you won't ruffle too many feathers.
As for the "rules," no they aren't engraved in stone... Moses didn't come down with another tablet inscribed with... the 10 commandments of singing or anything... it is just that some things need to be done and some things shouldn't be done.
Unfortunately there are drums out there without a clue, and no semblence of etiquette. It's like going to a fancy dinner... there are things you do and things you don't (like possibly eating the plants by the table... boy did I learn that one the hard way! LOL) I think discussion like this can just make people think... most of this that has been posted so far I agree with... some things made me stop and think for a second. It's just a good idea to think of this stuff and how well your group follows them... you never want to develop a rep as a rude, disrespectful drum... you don't get many gigs that way!
Just my 49 cents worth!
Paselo~
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