Klarinet Archive - Posting 000485.txt from 2002/11

From: "Willie Kercher" <res1b1nc@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] A question regarding High School Band.........
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 23:55:13 -0500

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From: "Steven Mustari" <mhswindens@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] A question regarding High School Band.........

Sounds like you have a fantastic music program at your school with lots
of support. I you guys cut a CD, let us know if its available. Might be
interested in buying a copy. I collect CDs and LPs of concert bands.
Willie

> My name is Steven and I'm new to this board. I've been reading your
> conversations on here and I've been learning a lot. I am a high school
> senior at Monroe High School in Monroe, WI. I've been studying music and
> plan on going to school to major in music.
> I've finally decided to pipe up and ask this question I've been
> wondering about for a while. I figure there are a few high school teachers
> on this board and probably some college professors as well. Well, anyway I
> was wondering how my home band here sounds compared to other for I've
really
> never had a chance or could find a place to listen to other high school
> bands perform. Our band program at school is fairly large with have about
> 180 students playing instrumental music out of a total school population
of
> about 950. We have three bands Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Wind
> Ensemble. Each increasing difficulty in literature. We recently bought
about
> $2000 recording equipment for our school so we have decent recording.
> Finally to my question.....
>
> I was wondering if I put a decent recording of our band up if anyone would
> be interested in listening to it and comparing it to other high school
bands
> you've heard ever. I'm really just interested on what level music were
> playing.
>
> Well, if anyone would listen or has any comments or questions just talk to
> me I'm here. I'll get it up soon if there's interest. I'm just looking for
a
> comparison.
>
> Thanks Everybody,
> Steven
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