Klarinet Archive - Posting 000873.txt from 1999/07

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] re: Marching band - to be or not to be
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 08:30:27 -0400

On Fri, 23 Jul 1999, Dee D. Hays wrote:
> Ah but that was my point. They should think of these aspects when planning
> the shows. Balance the marching with other things. So if that means
> significant repetition in the shows then so be it.

I just disagree with the philosophy that you do significant repetition to
avoid outside rehearsal. If one is going to march, do it for the reason
it was meant - and do it well. If your audience is leaving halftime to
get food and drink by the third football game, you haven't done your job.
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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