Klarinet Archive - Posting 000949.txt from 1995/10

From: "Scott D. Morrow" <SDM@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Music Man
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 1995 16:31:46 -0400

>Since various musicals have been discussed lately on this list I thought I'd
>ask a question about Music Man.
>
>Next summer the Fulton Community Theatre will be performing this and I was
>wondering- what is the book like?
>
>There seems to be a number of people out there who have done quite a few
>musicals!
>
>Thanks in advance for any replies! : )
>
>Anne
>
>AMVACCA@-----.com

Anne,
I played The Music Man at a community theatre a few years ago. The
music is fun, ranging from barber shop quartet to marching band style. If
I recall, there was just one really difficult number (a dance number),
which I don't think we ever got right!
Unfortunately, the orchestra I played in was my "Pit Group from
Hell" experience! The musical Director knew nothing about pit groups, and
whenever the singers couldn't be heard, she'd tell the clarinets not to
play (yet she invited every brass player from off the street to play with
us!)!
I hope your experience is better! Have fun!

-Scott

Scott D. Morrow
(410)-955-3631

SDM@-----.edu