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Author: BobD
Date: 2014-09-13 21:50
Check out this YouTube video of "Community of Music Makers" , an amateur driven "symphony orchestra" in San Francisco....(sorry all of you who can't copy and paste)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cn1QweGJ18&feature=em-subs_digest
Bob Draznik
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-09-13 23:27
Great example of community outreach!!! Every orchestra across the country should have a similar program.
On a lighter note, the signs on the music stands facing the conductor with the names of the instruments on them reminded me of a joke:
A new, stuffy conductor takes the podium of his ensemble and proceeds to give a lengthy lecture about how things will change. He will not put up with tardiness or talking during rehearsal, showing up unprepared or unwillingness to give 100%, or poor intonation or not listening to every instruction he gives. At the conclusion of this condescending diatribe the percussionist plays a resounding "brrrrrrrrrr-room- CHING!" The conductor peers over his glasses and says,"and when I find out who did that, he's in BIG trouble!"
...........Paul Aviles
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Author: winthropguy
Date: 2014-09-14 03:30
The Boston Symphony Orchestra just announced a similar program:
http://www.bso.org/brands/bso/education-community/community/onstage-at-symphony.aspx
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Author: Bennett ★2017
Date: 2014-09-14 06:11
As one who has participated several times, I must say it is a thrill to be on the stage of Davies Symphony Hall instead of in front of it.
As fsbsde observed, there are no strings. Due, I think, to the incredible popularity of the program, strings meet on another day (as do singers).
When I've gone, with just winds and percussion the stage was full. Add a violin and the bow would have been poking somebody in the eye.
The Symphony does this twice a year and also invites small chamber groups to play (and get coached by orchestra members).
More information is here http://www.sfsymphony.org/musicmakers
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Author: derf5585
Date: 2014-09-14 07:36
Bennett
"When I've gone, with just winds and percussion the stage was full. Add a violin and the bow would have been poking somebody in the eye."
To say nothing about trombones or flutes.
fsbsde@yahoo.com
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2014-09-17 05:22
the word amateur and professional mean many different things...however, you can have amateur groups that are far better than many pro groups depending on the situation.
David Dow
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