Klarinet Archive - Posting 000126.txt from 1994/01

From: John Cloudman <cloudm@-----.GOV>
Subj: Re: Re John Cloudman's request for Brigadoon
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 1994 14:38:43 -0500

For clarification, I will be taking part in a production of the musical
show "Brigadoon", not a band piece. You said it was difficult, but do you
know how it compares with, for instance, West Side Story (the musical),
for I played that last year. Thanks

John

On Wed, 19 Jan 1994, Dan Leeson: LEESON@-----.edu wrote:

> John, your question needs a little amplification.
>
> If you are going to take part in a production of the show "Brigadoon"
> that music is available only on rental. I played the work several
> times and, each time, I was given the book only a few days prior to
> the 1st rehearsal since the renters made sure that it did not arrive
> too far in advance. It is not an easy book and the keys are kind of
> clumsy, mostly lots of sharps.
>
> On the other hand, if you are playing a band version of Brigadoon,
> there might be someone on the board who owns the printed version but
> you would have to supply the publisher, arranger, etc.
>
> Please reformulate exactly what it is you need by telling us what
> you will be playing in some detail.
>
>
> ====================================
> Dan Leeson, Los Altos, California
> (leeson@-----.edu)
> ====================================