Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:06 pm
So, do those of you who play this just read off the bass part? Not very satisfying. Any better ideas?
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Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:52 pm
Just seems like as often as this is played,someone would have written out something a little more polished/tailored. I looked on the New York phil's website and they apparently use the same old bass part too.
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:52 pm
Mike,
I just sent you a PM
I just sent you a PM
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 2:24 pm
I'm confused. I play this several times each summer and there is a tuba part:MikeMason wrote:So, do those of you who play this just read off the bass part? Not very satisfying. Any better ideas?
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 2:57 pm
Yes,I could fake it, but with a big stack of tunes,a mic down my bell in outdoor conditions, and my very limited improv abilities,I'd rather have some paper.
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 5:05 pm
And, the last time I played this, Keith Brion was conducting.bloke wrote:ahh yes...the old Brion/Schissel
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 5:41 pm
Poor fella.
All day long people saying "What up, Shizzle??"
All day long people saying "What up, Shizzle??"
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:58 pm
Same here, except I was playing trumpet. Brion is an interesting guy.Mark wrote:And, the last time I play this, Keith Brion was conducting.bloke wrote:ahh yes...the old Brion/Schissel
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Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:19 pm
My brass band had to play this with the local semi-pro orchestra. Their conductor told me they had to play it in D because their piccolos couldn't play it in the original band key.
My BB players had no problem doing this chestnut in other keys.
Meanwhile, the piccolos in our community band told me they couldn't play it in the sharp keys.
Friends, these people all play the same key (C) piccolos.
My BB players had no problem doing this chestnut in other keys.
Meanwhile, the piccolos in our community band told me they couldn't play it in the sharp keys.
Friends, these people all play the same key (C) piccolos.
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:10 pm
Problem solved. Thanks Matt!
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:17 am
You've probably all seen the youtube video of Schissel explaining how to play it, but just in case:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DetE5-c ... L&index=53" target="_blank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DetE5-c ... L&index=53" target="_blank
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:24 am
When playing the piccolo obligato on a CC (which is almost expected now rather than a novelty), some of the trills are easier in G major instead of Ab major--FWIW.
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:24 am
When playing the piccolo obligato on a CC (which is almost expected now rather than a novelty), some of the trills are easier in G major instead of Ab major--FWIW.
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:26 am
You say that as if flute players have a function other than sitting in the first row and looking adorable.
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:00 am
Lest anyone should be under the impression that I advocate the notion of the principal flute/piccolo abdicating one of their most famous solos in favor of the tubist (this one is perfectly happy remaining in the back row shunning solos--unless, of course, the solo is written for tuba):
+ 1bloke wrote:When (and it comes up from time-to-time) band directors ask me if I would consider stepping out in front of their bands and playing the piccolo solo on S&SF, I refuse.
Decades ago, I would do it, but - after doing it two or three times, realized that...
- there really aren't that many flute solos in band music - particularly not at WIDELY-ATTENDED band concerts (and, actually, not that many - percentage-wise - in orchestra music, either).
- even if I play that passage exquisitely well, it sounds like crap - because (well, duh) it's being played several octaves too low, and on the wrong instrument.
- flute players deserve their due. They don't need to LOOK FORWARD TO and PRACTICE playing that solo passage ONLY TO DISCOVER (particularly as most bands are volunteer organizations) that some stupid-@$$ tuba player is going to be playing the ONE passage in a patriotic concert that spotlights THEM.
- it's neither clever nor humorous.
Re: Stars and Stripes for orchestra in d
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:38 am
Obviously a sax player doubling on the flute!!bloke wrote: ...and - at least, to me - their appearance doesn't particularly bring the word, "adorable", to the front of my vocab.
