Klarinet Archive - Posting 000209.txt from 1995/07

From: John Roman <JohnARoman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Wood/Brass Quintets?
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 16:34:24 -0400

On July 24, Steven Popper wrote:

<<I play in a community pick-up band for holidays like the 4th of
July and Memorial Day. A group of us within the larger ensemble have
decided that it might actually be useful/pleasant to take some time to
practice on a regular basis and work up some more challenging literature
and a slightly better realization in performance. The five-some consists
of
1 Clarinet
2 Trumpets
1 French Horn
1 Tuba>>

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Steve:

I don't know of any literature for that combo, but here's a suggestion:

Get some interesting/challenging band literature and get together for
rehearsal. Let it be known what you're doing, and see who else comes out of
the woodwork.

You have the nucleous of something bigger. You may have to hold several
rehearsals before someone else shows interest but you've nothing to lose but
time and it's always fun to get together and play. This is how community
bands get started. I've seen two groups started this way. BTW, where are
you located?

John Roman