[Trombone-l] When to use what instrumentation

[Bob Koester]

Mark,
In general my feeling would be if you are playing in an amatuer orchestra 
don't overbrain it.  Play the work(s) on your regular trombone.

Best to all,
Bob





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From: Mark Mohwinkel <mooseherd004 at yahoo.com>
To: trombone-l at server5.samford.edu
Subject: [Trombone-l] When to use what instrumentation
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 19:53:23 -0800 (PST)
>How do you decide whether or not to use an alto trombone or tenor trombone 
>for the first part in orchestral works. Some parts are written for 
>"trombone" in alto, tenor and bass clef. Some are written for alto 
>trombone, tenor trombone, base bone, etc. But I also know that alto clef 
>doesn't necessarily designate alto trombone. Don't say ask the principal - 
>that's me. Also, I don't think the conductor will know for sure (or really 
>care) since it's a very amateur orchestra. I'd prefer to play the alto clef 
>parts on alto bone (for practice) but I'd just like to know how to figure 
>it out. How do you decide (if you're the one making that decision)? Thanks 
>(I lurk a lot, contribute little, learn a ton!).
>
>Mark Mohwinkel
>48H in Hudson (WI)
>
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