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Getting your music played..
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:25 pm
by Richardrichard9
How does one go about getting an ensemble to play ones music?
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:34 pm
by Richardrichard9
Seems simple.. But who do you ask? Should I stick to small name groups? Or possibly be ambitious and ask some regional groups too?
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:43 pm
by sc_curtis
All of the above. You never know until you ask.
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:46 pm
by The Jackson
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!).
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:36 pm
by Richardrichard9
Ok, well I guess I will never know if I never try.
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:40 pm
by TexTuba
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:08 pm
by Richardrichard9
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..
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:34 pm
by Richardrichard9
I am not in a brass ensemble. My teacher actually is... with all professional players, so I am considering asking them to premier it.
Ask, but . . .
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:05 pm
by Uncle Buck
Just ask, but be fully prepared for your teacher to decline, without letting it hurt your feelings.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:01 pm
by Richardrichard9
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.