 The Clarinet BBoard
|
Author: Redhedclrnetist
Date: 2003-05-09 00:40
A friend and I are thinking about playing for weddings this summer. She would play bass clarinet, and I would play my Bb soprano. I have talked to several different people about this idea and have had several different responses. My teacher was very skeptical about the whole thing, while the others were generally optimistic.
Does anyone have any suggestions for my friend and I? Any way to get our name out so we can have business? Any good songs for playing at weddings? Should we try to get more people and set up a woodwind quintet instead? And, we don't necessarily have to play for only weddings. In what other situations would we be able to play duets for people?
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Eileen
Date: 2003-05-09 19:25
Contact the music directors at local churches. They are often asked for recommendations. How about recording a demo cassette or CD so people can hear what you sound like? A promotional page with a photo would be nice. Also, business cards to hand out on the spur of the moment. While a quintet is nice, the logistics of making everyone available and the increased price for more musicians is something to consider. You might want to consider volunteering to play at local museums, hospitals, office building lobbies, shopping malls, etc. just to expose yourself to more people. Make sure you have a sign with your name and plenty of business cards/flyers for anyone who might be interested in hiring you.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: allencole
Date: 2003-05-10 22:11
Why is your teacher skeptical? The specifics could tell us a lot.
Personally, I think that a wind duo is a bit thin. Adding even one additional piece could be very helpful. The Rubank ensemble books have much good material in them, and Musicians Publications actually sells albums of traditional wedding music arranged for woodwind trios and quartets.
The trio products arranged by Bill Holcombe have flexible instrumentation allowing you to add another clarinet, and oboe or a flute to what you already have.
One thing is for sure--the smaller the group you have, the busier each player is going to be. A trio or quartet might spell much better chances of success.
Allen Cole
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
The Clarinet Pages
|
 |
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
