Carol Jantsch to perform in DC area

WoodSheddin · Post by **WoodSheddin** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:41 pm

jls8177 wrote:I guess the "they discouraged marking music" comment is in the ears of the beholder. If you take it in the context that they were talking. The said that when they are specifically talking about taking breaths on long notes, they prefer not to mark the parts.

Their reasoning is simply when in a performance situation, you may be stepping up the volume a bit making those breath marks unrealistic or if you're playing the same piece in different venues, you may have to make some adjustments OR if a different conductor from the last 6 times you've played New World takes a drastically different tempo, your breath marks may not be valid.

My .02
Jason "who hates blanket statements" Stephens

It is much simpler than that. After 20 years of sitting next to someone you know their tendencies and body language. People who have only played with the same players for a semester or 4 might not fully understand, but it really does feel natural after years.

WoodSheddin · Post by **WoodSheddin** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:13 am

tuben wrote:As to the 20 year analogy, the section in Philly has not been together for one year yet!

At the clinic Eric made the comment that after playing with Blair for over 20 years now he better have figured out when he is going to breathe. I was referring to that comment specifically.

The newest trombonist in the section has already been in nearly 8 years. The next over a decade and then Eric and Blair.

WoodSheddin · Post by **WoodSheddin** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:20 am

bloke wrote:Whenever a brass player or percussionist subs with this orchestra for their first time, they aways end up getting "caught" in the first rehearsal.

We aren't Philly, but same stuff happens here with breathes and breaks in phrases. We play the same tunes ad naseum and all know when to leave the holes for breathing. New guys always fall into a few until they figure it out. You can even tell when there are too many sit down folk on a ceremony cause the phrasings and dynamics are all different.

ps. folk might also include Folks First Class, Master Folks, and Folks Major. hooah

Rick F · Post by **Rick F** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:06 am

It was an awesome performance! I enjoyed it immensely! What a sound—from all of them!

(Thanks for posting the link)

tuba_hacker · Post by **tuba_hacker** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:42 am

I gotta say that I've seen many good performances at the ETW, but every now and then there are performances that transcend all others. The Philadelphia Orchestra low brass section on Saturday was one of those events.

Woodsheddin wrote:I was lucky enough to catch this clinic. I gotta say their principal trombone really caught my ear. That guy was worth the trip alone.

You have another chance. The principal trombone, Nitzan Haroz, is making an appearance at the Peabody in Baltimore tomorrow evening (Tuesday, 27 Mar) with Trio Hidas. Trio Hidas is composed of Nitzan Haroz, Haim Avitsur, and David Taylor. They're presenting a masterclass and recital performance. Event begins at 7PM. See you there!

WoodSheddin · Post by **WoodSheddin** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:03 am

tuba_hacker wrote:You have another chance. The principal trombone, Nitzan Haroz, is making an appearance at the Peabody in Baltimore tomorrow evening (Tuesday, 27 Mar) with Trio Hidas. Trio Hidas is composed of Nitzan Haroz, Haim Avitsur, and David Taylor. They're presenting a masterclass and recital performance. Event begins at 7PM. See you there!

How is parking up there? I have never been to Peabody. I am also a David Taylor fan so it sounds like a great event.

tuba_hacker · Post by **tuba_hacker** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:06 pm

Don't know about parking, I'm making my first trip there myself. But since it's after work hours I'm going to presume that parking will not be a problem that's my story and I'm sticking to it.