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Re: What type of group do you play in?

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2015-02-06 16:52

Hi,

I am principal oboe in two established community orchestras and second in a symphonic band. I also sub in other orchestras if asked. I also attempt to play in chamber groups when feasible. At the moment a trio oboe clarinet bassoon.

One orchestra is a middle of the line group POPS (Senior Pops Orchestra of Long Island) orchestra with more of persons of mixed abilities and the other orchestra (The Orchestra at Shelter Rock) is higher level group with some paid personnel. In the latter orchestra - we play lots of choral music;for example Verdi's Requiem, etc. And of course major symphonic music of all periods. Last summer we performed the Afro America Symphony by William Grant Still. The Symphonic Band (The Band of Long Island) is also a high caliber group.

I am very lucky to live in the NY metro area....Long Island where within 30 miles there are 5 or more orchestras and many bands.

Mark

Post Edited (2015-02-06 17:56)

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