Active preservation and composition are most important enjoyment is way down the list. Though valid.

Bollocks!! If I didn't enjoy it, I wouldn't do it. I am retired from the day job, my time's my own and I do things because I enjoy doing them. That includes music making as well as responding to idiotic remarks on Mudcat.

Music does not require money.

Oh yeah?? Have you any idea how much a contrabass recorder costs? or a decent anglo concertina or a decent quality tenor recorder or...? I could go on. Decent quality musical instruments cost serious money, but are worth it because if you are serious about your music, you should buy the best you can afford and also because of the pleasure they give.

Sorry, I forgot. I'm not supposed to be enjoying myself!!