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Re: The ISB

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Subject: Re: The ISB
From: Kristopher Richardson u <rich9830@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 4 Jan 1997 17:48:32 -0500 (EST)
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On Sat, 4 Jan 1997, Gregor Spowart wrote:

> For the five or so years that i've been interested in brass banding my
> favourite band has ALWAYS been the International Staff Band of the Salvation
> Army.  In my opinion there is nothing anywhere to even touch them.  However,
> thats just my opinion and i'm curious as to what other people think about them.

I also agree that the ISB are a step above the rest!  They can easily be 
compared to any competition band.  They have a richer sound then 
competition bands probably due to the few extra players!  I would rather 
listen to the ISB over some competition bands because they don't have an 
excessive amount of vibrato!  Could someone explain why European bands 
have so much vibrato!  I realize that it is traditional, but I think 
there would be greater demand if they caught up with the times, 
especially with orchestral players!  I go to school for music and study 
trumpet.  I usually introduce brass banding to my peers!  The first thing 
they mention is the vibrato!  It could be executed a little more tastefully, 
as it is an essential part of being musical.  All they need to do is slow 
it down a bit!  This is however just my opinion!

		Kris

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- The ISB
  - From: Gregor Spowart

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