NEC Orchestras Highlights 2007-2008

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sc_curtis wrote:
TexasBassBone wrote:Jesus...
I am offended.

You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.
Just a tip: You might not want to mention religion. From what I remember, that is a BIG no-no with the moderator. I could be wrong, but just giving you a heads-up.

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TexTuba wrote:Just a tip: You might not want to mention religion. From what I remember, that is a BIG no-no with the moderator. I could be wrong, but just giving you a heads-up.
Ralph
I know, I know...thats why my post was about the offense I took (not about my religion), and then I explained why. No religious discussion needed.

Right? :roll:
harold wrote:Really? Where are the concert dates?
Nice...
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Maybe, just MAYBE someone in the area that would like to see a concert this upcoming year might just like to know what to look for... cut the guy a break...
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The concert dates can be found here:

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Folks, this has gotten way out of hand, I did nothing wrong but post a topic about the season highlights, and some of yall really like to A-S-S-U-M-E. ITs very simple, these are the things NEC is playing, a friend of mine forwarded me the email of the list, I had no clue what the dates were. Maybe I should have posted that too, the trombone forum didn't even take it no where like this. Lighten up people.
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harold wrote:
sc_curtis wrote:
TexasBassBone wrote:Jesus...
I am offended.

You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.
You are missing something here. Original author is "TexasBassBone".

In this case, it isn't "Jesus" as in the Son of God. It is "Jesus" as in pronounced "Hay-Zues" son of Pedro.
EXACTLY! 8)
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There's "Juan" in every crowd... :D
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Doc wrote:I know TexTuba. Despite his lineage, he has a very British name - Ralph. Although Jesus (Haysoos) isn't a bad guess... you would have increased your chances of hitting the mark with something more popular like "Juan".

Right, Steve?

Doc

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I would think anyone down here named "Hey-soos" would go by their nickname, "Chewie"...I've known 2 that use that nickname, but they actually lived in Mehico...

Oscar and Jorge seem very popular, too.
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Well, fawning over orchestral season repertoire is fine, but look at what was on my plate this week...for pay:

-Circus marches at true circus tempo for a Multi-Billionaire's birthday party with nearly 1000 of his closest friends and acquaintances (Seriously, the guy must have spent nearly $2 million dollars on his 60th birthday party--I have photographic evidence as long as my 20th century FILM develops adequately)
-Mendelssohn Midsummer Night's Dream Overture
-Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Suite No 2
-Cole Porter
-Klezmer music for a traditional music festival audience numbering over 2000
-Jazz (bebop, trad and swing)
-Concert Band music for independent living residents

Perhaps ;-) we need to focus on being versed in multiple styles, and not just focus upon a narrow band of (albeit phenomenal) music.

Life is great, and we need to look at every chance to make beautiful music as an opportunity to grow as artists and human beings. Sharing our gifts with an audience is a privilege that we ought to cherish.

Take any opportunity to play music as an opportunity to expand your musical and technical horizons.

Remember: we're only on this earth a short time. Let's make the most of it!

My $01.5. (humbly) :oops:

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David Spies wrote:Well, fawning over orchestral season repertoire is fine, but look at what was on my plate this week...for pay:

-Circus marches at true circus tempo for a Multi-Billionaire's birthday party with nearly 1000 of his closest friends and acquaintances (Seriously, the guy must have spent nearly $2 million dollars on his 60th birthday party--I have photographic evidence as long as my 20th century FILM develops adequately)
-Mendelssohn Midsummer Night's Dream Overture
-Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Suite No 2
-Cole Porter
-Klezmer music for a traditional music festival audience numbering over 2000
-Jazz (bebop, trad and swing)
-Concert Band music for independent living residents

Perhaps ;-) we need to focus on being versed in multiple styles, and not just focus upon a narrow band of (albeit phenomenal) music.

Life is great, and we need to look at every chance to make beautiful music as an opportunity to grow as artists and human beings. Sharing our gifts with an audience is a privilege that we ought to cherish.

Take any opportunity to play music as an opportunity to expand your musical and technical horizons.

Remember: we're only on this earth a short time. Let's make the most of it!

My $01.5. (humbly) :oops:

Dave Spies
That is fine and all, but this post was just to inform about the season, not types of styles, we can make a topic about that later. I mean, if I wrote about apples, I am sure people around here would take it and twist it, then twist it some more, oh, and twist it some more, make it out to be a controversial issue, then say we all need to to think of ways how to eat the apple differently, and how applesauce is better than apples. Folks, its black and white, no grey in between, these are the highlights, come if you can, if you can't, too bad, you guys can certainly post about music you are playing, I wont tell you that you should think of playing other types of styles. I don't see why some of you are making this out to be some race for ego here, or, "he think he is better than us", I tell people to pull their heads out of you know where when they start to act like this. DONT make this out to be some thing about he/she thinks they are better than us because they go to this school, or, they are playing these certain pieces. I was excited to see the rep. I posted it, and then it went down the crapper. Look what's in front of you, there is no conspiracy against you folks.
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Re: NEC Orchestras Highlights 2007-2008

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TexasBassBone wrote:
David Spies wrote:Well, fawning over orchestral season repertoire is fine, but look at what was on my plate this week...for pay:

-Circus marches at true circus tempo for a Multi-Billionaire's birthday party with nearly 1000 of his closest friends and acquaintances (Seriously, the guy must have spent nearly $2 million dollars on his 60th birthday party--I have photographic evidence as long as my 20th century FILM develops adequately)
-Mendelssohn Midsummer Night's Dream Overture
-Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Suite No 2
-Cole Porter
-Klezmer music for a traditional music festival audience numbering over 2000
-Jazz (bebop, trad and swing)
-Concert Band music for independent living residents

Perhaps ;-) we need to focus on being versed in multiple styles, and not just focus upon a narrow band of (albeit phenomenal) music.

Life is great, and we need to look at every chance to make beautiful music as an opportunity to grow as artists and human beings. Sharing our gifts with an audience is a privilege that we ought to cherish.

Take any opportunity to play music as an opportunity to expand your musical and technical horizons.

Remember: we're only on this earth a short time. Let's make the most of it!

My $01.5. (humbly) :oops:

Dave Spies
That is fine and all, but this post was just to inform about the season, not types of styles, we can make a topic about that later. I mean, if I wrote about apples, I am sure people around here would take it and twist it, then twist it some more, oh, and twist it some more, make it out to be a controversial issue, then say we all need to to think of ways how to eat the apple differently, and how applesauce is better than apples. Folks, its black and white, no grey in between, these are the highlights, come if you can, if you can't, too bad, you guys can certainly post about music you are playing, I wont tell you that you should think of playing other types of styles. I don't see why some of you are making this out to be some race for ego here, or, "he think he is better than us", I tell people to pull their heads out of you know where when they start to act like this. DONT make this out to be some thing about he/she thinks they are better than us because they go to this school, or, they are playing these certain pieces. I was excited to see the rep. I posted it, and then it went down the crapper. Look what's in front of you, there is no conspiracy against you folks.
:?:

In lieu of everything that has been said of this thread...sounds like some good rep. If I were in the area, I'd try and stop in for a concert or two. Alas, I am far far away stuck in the middle of the vast cornfield called Illinois.

Good luck!
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Yup! That's one of the movements. Many more great movements as well.

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Derek,
It will be a great year for you. The NEC orchestras perform at a very high level. Even the first year undergrad orchestra is outstanding. My first concert when I attended NEC was Bruckner 7. It was the first time I had ever heard 3 Monette trumpets in a section. I'm glad you are excited about going and playing some great literature.
If you can, get your parts BEFORE the first rehearsal. Follow your music with a recording, and if you can swing it, a score. You will find that many of the students already know the piece prior to the first rehearsal, and the surest way to be a social outcast is to get chewed on by a conductor for not knowing your part.
Also, if the rehearsals still run from 9am-12, you will find that most of the brass gets there and warms up for a good hour before the rehearsal. In other words, enjoy the Boston nightlife, but don't over-indulge in the social scene.
Register at the gig office on your first day. Check the postings daily. Ask them for a listing of all the local orchestra personnel managers and pester them. It can be a great source of income, without resorting to some other hellish job. When I was up there, I had a year where I played all 4 Brahms' and all 4 Schuman symphonies in one season - now THAT was an education! Also, when talking to the personnel managers, never say "student." Boston is filled with students, and that scream inexperience. You study with Doug Yeo, and attend NEC.

Congrats, Derek.
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