[Trombone-l] Baffled in Britain

[Jim Preston]

Keith,

Murray Crew was, and is, the Principal Bass Trombone, not the Principal 
Trombone. In 1996 the Principal was probably Bob Hamrick.


Keith Marr wrote:
> Does anyone know why the ITA might send me a copy of their Fall 1996 
> journal? It just arrived this morning, nearly ten years after publication to 
> a non-member in the UK. Bizarre . . .
> 
> I could see the point of them sending a copy of the current edition if they 
> were touting for members but this is just odd, and frustrating as well - all 
> those conventions and competition prizes on offer. Hey, if I order a Bach at 
> those prices do they stand?  . . .  :-)
> 
> Interesting to see that in 1996 the principle of Pittsberg Symphony (Murray 
> Crewe) was using a King Duo Gravis! Was that for playing first?!?!?!?
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> Keith in Bb/F/D
> Bass Trombone
> St Albans Symphony Orchestra
> Page Three Big Band 
> 
>