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[HANASHIR:16652] Re: Symphonic band music

Robbi

One bit of advice: if the arrangements are too "think", your voice will be
covered, even with amplification. Bands are a good deal louder than
orchestras (I played in both for decades). The various suggestions are the
same ones I'd make, regarding advice and assistance.

Jackie Guttman

> From: Barry Pilson <bpilson (at) ix(dot)netcom(dot)com>
> Reply-To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
> Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:36:08 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
> To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
> Subject: [HANASHIR:16572] Re: Symphonic band music
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> Robbi:
> 
> I'm a big fan of symphonic band music. Been in a few myself. However, it is
> not always easy to find. I doubt there is much out there already arranged for
> band  (other than the klezmer stuff).  Having something arranged is not a bad
> idea. Finding the person to do it, is a different story. You can take an
> orchestral arrangement and adapt it. However, that is not the best way, as it
> does not make the best use of the band instrumentation.
> 
> While I know of a number of folks that do arrangements for concert band, you
> may do better by contacting the director of bands (yes there are such folks)
> at a local college or university.  In your area, certainly U Colorado, and CSU
> both have good sized band departments.  UDenver also may be a good resource
> along with Colorado College.
> 
> Good luck with this. If you need any more information, just drop me a line.
> 
> Barry Pilson
> NVHC, Reston VA
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> From: Robbi Sherwin <sherwin (at) earthlink(dot)net>
> Sent: Jan 11, 2004 11:42 PM
> To: hanashir <hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org>
> Subject: [HANASHIR:16562] Symphonic band music
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> <DIV>Hi, y'all - </div>
> <DIV>I am going to be singing with a 120-piece symphonic band at Carnegie Hall
> in June and am looking for arrangements of Jewish material to give to the
> conductor.  It was suggested that I do one of my pieces, but, being realistic
> here - I  know I won't be able to write parts for trombone. Or woodwinds. Or
> percussion - In other words, I am <STRONG>way </strong>out of my league here.
> I have NO CLUE what I'm going to sing. I have some great suggestions as to
> where to find arranged music. If I take the bigger leap and want to arrange
> one of my pieces, do you know who could do that for me?  Of the beautiful
> stuff already out there, what pieces do you think would best represent us and
> our music?  What have you seen performed successfully in this type of
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> <DIV>Thanks in advance for all your suggestions and help. I'm a nervous
> wreck....</div>
> <DIV>knishes,</div>
> <DIV>Robbi Sherwin</div></div>
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