Best way to transport a music stand?

[scottw]

I did a quick search and found that Dave Fedderly sells the Desca stand: http://baltimorebrass.net/index.php?cat=17

Didn't know that, but not surprising in that Desca makes the same leg component for his BB tuba stand.Same price as through the manufacturer.

[rocksanddirt]

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If you're really concerned about the "portable stand" look (open desk back) of a K&M, all you need to do is to buy some flat black paint from AutoZone and spray the outside of your cheapo cardboard music store band folder black.
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Interesting observation. I mostly use black three ring binders, so the 'look' isn't a question for me. If I were to go to one of the 'desk' set up stands it would be because it was more sturdy than the current fold up. But, my current fold up is plenty sturdy for what I need it for.

[sloan]

Community Band geeks don't use cardboard folders with ads for the local music store - we
all have posh black folders with our instrument name embossed in gold and built-in (but unused) pencil holders. We also have roadies (AKA spouses - they do double duty as "audience") to carry the very latest in music stand technology.

Although....some do prefer the 3-ring binder with plastic sheet protectors. Since the pencil holder is empty, there's no need to mark up the music.

Tuba IV

[toobaa]

...associated with community bands is the traditional livery uniform (black-tie tuxedo, cummerbund, etc.) ...

Whoa, boy! Maybe we're talking about two different kinds of community bands, but up here our livery is light shirt (white is good (clean white is better)) and dark pants (black is good, navy not so bad, jeans (dark-ish (or dirty)) still qualify)

[sloan]

...associated with community bands is the traditional livery uniform (black-tie tuxedo, cummerbund, etc.) ...

Whoa, boy! Maybe we're talking about two different kinds of community bands, but up here our livery is light shirt (white is good (clean white is better)) and dark pants (black is good, navy not so bad, jeans (dark-ish (or dirty)) still qualify)

Well, let's see. Surveying the groups I play with (and allowing for varying dress codes for various gigs):

a) MEN: dark suit, white shirt, long tie WOMEN: anything black
b) MEN: tux WOMEN: anything black
c) MEN: tux if you've got it WOMEN: anything black
d) MEN: official t-shirt & khaki shorts WOMEN: official t-shirt & khaki shorts
e) MEN: official golf shirt & hat WOMEN: official golf shirt & hat
f) The Princeton Band
g) MEN: white shirt, long tie, dark pants WOMEN: anything black
h) MEN: official golf shirt WOMEN: official golf shirt
i) MEN: tux if you've got it WOMEN: anything brightly colored

As a bonus: "Worst choice for concert attire" - which goes to the woman who showed up at one concert carrying a Conn 20J and wearing a "(very) little black dress".

In the category of "while we are on this topic" - I would like to congratulate the Alabama Symphony women for achieving some measure of uniformity in on-stage dress this year. Gone are the purses on stage, the shiny and spangled fabrics, and the wildly varying hem- and neck-lines.

[MaryAnn]

I've had the inexpensive Peak stand for several years and it has held up well. It's a bit of a hassle to set up but the ease of transport (doesn't scratch up anything in the car or take up room like a Manhasset does) has made it my stand of choice. It easily holds very heavy folders. I'd say its only drawback compared to a Manhasset is that if you are playing outside and need to put both feet on the legs of the stand to keep it from blowing over...you can't do that with a Peak like you can with a standard Manhasset. Of course some of us don't have to play outside in dust storms, but some of us do. At least the wind keeps the bugs out of your ears and nose.

MA