They don't have school funded private coaching, this is not a wealthy town, I suppose it's become a suburban town, but it didn't used to be and it still doesn't have that flavor, they have an old raggedy band complex and a bunch of old raggedy instruments, but they've got a great band director who is a musician. They don't play perfectly, but - to my ears - they play quite well.
We do the best we can to keep their instruments working.
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2025 9:47 am
by tubatodd
I've heard bands of experienced adults play this same piece with less accuracy. I agree. They sound great.
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:04 am
by gocsick
I remember being a high schooler and playing the euphonium solo for the March. Those G's were so easy in practice but absolutely terrifying on stage. I am pretty sure I fracked it the first go round.
I also remember thinking that Song of the Blacksmith would be so easy if Holst wrote it on the downbeats.
Re: This band is one of my regular repair customers.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2025 4:32 am
by MiBrassFS
They sound plenty good! Nice job.
Re: This band is one of my regular repair customers.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2025 11:38 pm
by prairieboy1
These young musicians did a terrific job. Holst is lovely AND can be more than a little fussy. Thanks for posting this.
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2025 8:28 pm
by Pauvog1
They sound great! Thank you for sharing!
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:02 pm
by Cameron Gates
I think I drove through that town taking my son to school in Oxford.
Re: This band is one of my regular repair customers.
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2025 8:35 am
by martyneilan
Great to see upright bass in a wind ensemble playing the parts it was intended to play.
Re: This band is one of my regular repair customers.
