Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-06-22 15:08
Hank, I think most are aware of their inability to play hte part, and just fade out when things get too tough for them. There is one who doesn't seem to realize the issue and keeps on playing, but he is out for the rest of the season with a health issue.
There are a couple of decent players in the section, and the third parts are not all that challenging, but they aren't boring either. I have played third in the group. When my daughter and I began playing with te band five years ago, I told the director I would be happy to sit wherever he felt I would do the most good. I immediately became the principal third. My duaghter has now played first/eefer, second and third in the band, and she has no complaints. She actually enjoyed playing a different part, as it gave her a new perspective overall on the pieces we were playing.
As to the question of seating, for the most part, we are free to gravitate to whatever section we feel comfortable in, with a few eceptions. The fdirector does make sure there is at least one strong player in each part, so that the parts will carry properly. The top two thirds are decent, but were nt available to perform at the last concert.
As others have mentioned, we don't realy want to crowd out the folks who are there playing for enjoyment, as it is a community group. Most of us do want to perform at our best, and that's the issue where it becomes difficult. More sectionals might be the best solution.
Hank made an interesting point about btringing in a "ringer." We are considering that in a smaller subgroup that plays paid gigs, as we need to get a decent drummer. We don't earn money ourselves from the performances; all the income goes to scholarships for promising kids in the local schools to attend summer music camps. This all makes for an interesting life, if nothing else.
Jeff
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