A conductor was having a lot of trouble with one
drummer. He constantly gave this guy personal
attention and much advice, but his performance
simply didn't improve.

Finally, before the whole orchestra, he said,
"When a musician just can't handle his instrument
and doesn't improve when given help, they take
away the instrument, give him two sticks, and
make him a drummer."

A stage whisper was heard from the percussion
section, "And if he can't handle even that, they
take away one of his sticks and make him a
conductor."