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Re: A beginning Band

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Subject: Re: A beginning Band
From: Paul Rothery <prothery@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 07:54:46 -0600
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At 02:18 PM 9/19/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Beyond all of the excellent advice you've received, I suggest you contact
>http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/WindSong_Press/
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>The book about Arnold Jacobs and his techniques is a real eye-opener.  I
>have heard a clinic given by the brothers Childs, and all I can say is that
>their physiology is about 50 years behind what is here in the US.  They are
>extremely fine players in their own rights; however, the terminology they
>use will mislead all but the most talented players.
>
Wow, If you can criticize the Childs Brothers you must be brilliant. Please
let me know if you ever perform in Denver, I'd love to see it.

>As a minor historian of the history of the pedagogy of brass instruments, I
>must tell you that (in the past) several years of solfege training were
>required before starting on any wind instrument.  In fact, some of today's
>best players (continental, that is) did not start playing until their teens
>after YEARS of solfege training.
>

Mark, 

I am not a historian, have never studied the theory of music and couldn't
even tell you what pedagogy means. However I can say that playing in a brass
band is a great experience. Get yourself sorted with a tutor and take the
plunge. I have lived in Britain, Belgium and the US and everywhere bands are
friendly and welcoming. Don't be put off by musical snobbery, practice hard
and prepare yourself for a few beers and a lot of good times.

Paul Rothery
Rocky Mountain Brassworks
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