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Author: Jacy
Date: 2002-08-27 03:07
Hah! Another reason to be glad about being Canadian...
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Author: Fred
Date: 2002-08-27 11:31
Have you considered using marching band as an excuse (and opportunity) to learn to double on sax (presuming you already don't!)? Picking up that skill would help to redeem the time otherwise wasted making crop circles and swatting mosquitos.
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Author: William
Date: 2002-08-27 15:16
Also try: http://www.dci.org/
Marching bands are "ok" if you are in a good one, like "The Sound" of Sun Praire, WI--but being in a good D&B corps is better!!!
(as a former corps member and adjudicator, enjoy!!)
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Author: kjr
Date: 2002-08-27 16:31
hey I marched a violin for my marching band! so person with the violin link.. people march those too!
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Author: GBK
Date: 2002-08-27 16:47
kjr...Unless you brought along a 250 watt amplifier, you most likely were playing just for your own amusement.
Now, marching cellos - that, I'd go out of my way to see...GBK
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Author: kjr
Date: 2002-08-27 21:02
no seriously i opened the marching band with a violin. no joke! you haven't seen someone play the violin with the marching band?
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Author: kes
Date: 2002-08-28 04:00
Well, I know how you feel. I seriously don't think I've ever met anyone who really loved marching band after they realized how much work it was. But hey, you're burning calories. j/k.
Anyway, I ran off to orchestra this year to escape that whole scene (or at least that was one of the reasons that I left). If you really love clarinet but hate marching band, just try to suffer through it or join another group. Realize that everyone else is in the same boat as you. I don't say this to try to make you angry or anything, it's just the way it is.
But just think- you have something to talk about to everyone else. You can share complaints about marching band and memories, like some kid falling over, a drummer hitting himself in the face with a stick, or having to avoid the horse droppings that fall directly over where you have to march. Yes marching band isn't that great, it is very tiring, and the uniforms are far from desirable fashion (plus they are super hot and slightly smelly), but I made some great memories from it.
If you don't want the experience, then don't be in marching band. You could learn another instrument (like sax)and learn jazz, or whatever! If your school doesn't have any other options for you musically, then you could study on your own. Music is a wonderful gift. Try to enjoy it in any way you can.
P.S. I'm trying very hard not to sound corny! Lol.
:)
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Author: diz
Date: 2002-08-28 04:06
Um - I hate to say it, but I actually enjoyed my time in the school's marching band - I won't go back down that path, but I did enjoy it at the time.
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Author: David Dow
Date: 2002-08-28 14:26
I see marching as a benfit to a wind player on a few levels
Marching is excellent fro the retention of tempo and will prevent a player from rushing
It is food physical expercise and can develop cariovascular streagnth
It is also excellent for learning how to blend in mathch sound in all playing situations
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Author: Joe
Date: 2002-08-28 14:27
Won:
Have you made this same plea to your parents? Talk to them, they are in a much better position to help yuou then strangers on a BB. Remember, they were young once, too!
Joe.
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Author: Ginny
Date: 2002-08-28 16:52
My kid loves marching band. I enjoy the community behind it and the performances.
My advice is QUIT, you're hurting the band probably and you're unhappy.
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Author: Won Kim
Date: 2002-08-28 22:42
Thanks all! haha I hate it but it's not that serious! But I still hate it lol It hurts my emboucher, etc. I'll just not do it so hard so I can keep up my practice.
-Won
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-08-28 23:51
David Dow wrote:
> It is also excellent for learning how to blend in mathch sound
> in all playing situations
You've got to be kidding, right? Like anyone can hear the clarinets in a marching band ...
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Author: Karen
Date: 2002-08-29 01:39
I have to agree with Fred. This can be a great opportunity for you to try doubling. I played sax in college marching band (it was required), and then did a year on baritone. Now that was fun! You get to be heard, and you really get a different perspective on how a band functions. It's a whole different ballgame from the back row. Another bonus is that there will be less damage to your embouchure at the end of the season
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Author: David Pegel
Date: 2002-08-29 01:44
Mark, our band is 25% clarinets. WE play very loud, and the clarinet section is DEFINITELY heard in our band.
But don't call this section pride or anything; I march tuba. :/
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-08-29 01:47
David Pegel wrote:
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> Mark, our band is 25% clarinets. WE play very loud, and
> the clarinet section is DEFINITELY heard in our band.
As long as the brass are quiet for a moment ...
Clarinets in marching bands, even "en masse" are incredibly soft sounding".
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Author: David Dow
Date: 2002-08-29 12:49
A good director of music should be aware of balances of tone and address those issues on the parade square. I worked in a Militia Band for 4 years and our director would scream if the Brass overwhelmed the melody when it was in the reeds! I also enjoyed it excpet in mid winter----that's another story
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-08-29 17:13
David Dow wrote:
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> I worked
> in a Militia Band for 4 years and our director would scream if
> the Brass overwhelmed the melody when it was in the reeds!
Did your Militia Band march? Most do not. Marching and playing is distinct from not marching and playing ...
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2002-08-30 13:19
Yes, on Remembrance Day as well as in Battle of Trafalgar Day in early November and also in numerous civic parades. (loyalist days, christmans parades, civic functions etc.I also haven't marched in some time but never found it so bad as others). You would also be surpised at how many people have trouble marching!
Our director was very concientous of balances and we also played for the Royal Visit of charles and Diana after they were married.
We also played the dinner function as well after the arrival parade!
The band was then the 3 Fld Regiment Band Loyal Company and was allied with the Canadian Light Infantry. Now it is the 3 Fld. Brigade Band and is housed at the Beret Green Amoury in south end of Saint John.
I have also marched in tatto's as well, and these are usually massed bands...I would say here with about 500 players balances were not so critical.
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2002-08-30 13:20
P.S. We played and marched, alot! In sun rain wind cold and heat...I don't miss it that part whatsoever!
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