Getting your music played..

Richardrichard9 · Post by **Richardrichard9** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:25 pm

How does one go about getting an ensemble to play ones music?

Richardrichard9 · Post by **Richardrichard9** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:34 pm

Seems simple.. But who do you ask? Should I stick to small name groups? Or possibly be ambitious and ask some regional groups too?

sc_curtis · Post by **sc_curtis** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:43 pm

All of the above. You never know until you ask.

The Jackson · Post by **The Jackson** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:46 pm

Yes, definitely just ask. It might help to ask people you know or have been slightly acquainted with (School band directors, Honor band directors, private teachers, etc.) for assistance.

This semester, the community band I was part of played a piece written by a former student of the conductor (Guy who got a full ride to Julliard. Tuba player, to boot!).

Richardrichard9 · Post by **Richardrichard9** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:36 pm

Ok, well I guess I will never know if I never try.

TexTuba · Post by **TexTuba** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:40 pm

Richardrichard9 · Post by **Richardrichard9** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:08 pm

I am working on something for brass quintet and a symphony orchestra. Both still in works... The Quintet is an arrangement of a Mozart Symphony, and the other is original..

Richardrichard9 · Post by **Richardrichard9** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:34 pm

I am not in a brass ensemble. My teacher actually is... with all professional players, so I am considering asking them to premier it.

Uncle Buck · Post by **Uncle Buck** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:05 pm

Just ask, but be fully prepared for your teacher to decline, without letting it hurt your feelings.

Richardrichard9 · Post by **Richardrichard9** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:01 pm

Well I plan on asking them first to play it and give me some comments. And then if they feel it is suited they possibly perform it in the future.

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Getting your music played..

Getting your music played..

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