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Re: alternative instrument for a horn player

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Subject: Re: alternative instrument for a horn player
From: Adrian Drover <saxhorn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 11:37:51 +0100
In-reply-to: <Pine.GSO.3.95.980421061551.10970A-100000@opus.vcn.bc.ca>
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On 21 Apr, Gene H. Chan <genechan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> This is the essence of the "problem", here in North America with French
> horns in [British-style] brass bands.  The Eb tenor horn is practically
> a "dead" instrument in North America, at least in the school band
> programs.  Consequently, there are no players or people who have Eb
> tenor horns.  If one wants to start up or keep alive a [British-style]
> brass band, what do you do?  You have to fill in the part somehow, and 
> the French horn is all we have.  It's either that, or no band at all.

Just stick to the instruments you play. There is a wealth of fine music
written for the traditional British brass band. I see nothing wrong with
substituting french horns and trumpets, if that's what it takes to get
these scores played.

I have had many of my brass band charts played by college bands who have
only symphonic instruments at their disposal. To me, the sound is just as
exciting. There is a lot to be recommended for both the saxhorn band and
the symphonic brass band. For me, the ultimate band would be a blend of
both worlds.

Adrian.

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