Doublereed Archive - Posting 000031.txt from 2005/03

From: "Miriam Williams" <mwquacker@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Bolero
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 10:30:25 -0500

I can see how this would upset bassoonists; we doublereed players have
enough to worry us without this added extra attraction!

My particular use of MUTS would also prohibit this practice for the same
reason. I am fairly anchored to the seat which takes the weight of the oboe.

I have had to do so in the past, however. It was for a student demo concert.
When the oboes played their bit (with some orchestral accomp), they were
required to stand. It was only 8 bars or so long, so not a great strain on
my hand or position. I still did not enjoy it. After a change of conductors,
we no longer do so, to everyone's relief, I think!

(LOL to John V's comments!)

Miriam

----- Original Message -----
From: "Douglas M Huff" <DM-Huff@-----.edu>
To: <doublereed@-----.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: [DR-L] Bolero

> I've heard about some American conductors requesting players to stand
> during
> their solos in Bolero, but the bassoonists often object.
>
> Most American bassoonists use seat straps, but standing requires that they
> use
> neck straps (and hand rests) that place the bassoon in a different
> position,
> making the solo riskier than it already is.
>
> I'm curious -- what instrument does this conductor play?
>
> Doug Huff
>
> Quoting John Vasko <boanerges@-----.net>:
>
>> Dear list,
>> if a soloist can play the Oboe and dance at the same time, then
>> orchestral soloists can stand and sway.
>> and the rest of the players who have rests can sing Kumbaya in time
>> with the music. When the soloist finishes a few high-fives would be in
>> order. :-))
>>
>> John Vasko
>>

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