[Trombone-l] Wicked

[Scott Moore]

Mark,

We are just finishing the show here in Minneapolis.  I played this two years 
ago, and will most likely play it again two years from now, seeing as it is so 
incredibly successful.

Boko Suzuki, the conductor, prefers much of the book be played on bass.  You 
will need the following mutes, allowing for variations due to your own 
tenor/bass preferences:

TENOR- harmon, solotone, cup
BASS- straight, plunger, cup (there are two notes for bucket.. just use the 
cup).

While you do not need a tenor with an F-attachment, it could come in handy at 
the beginning of the show to play B3 and E3 if you hate 7th position.  
Otherwise it is not a requirement.  I'm a bass player, but choose a small-bore 
instrument for the tenor work... just fits the personality of the part better, 
IMHO.

The low valve and pedal notes (goes to pedal Ab) are pretty loud at times.  
There is a lot of playing throughout the show, but as you will notice from the 
traveling musicians, there are a few "iPhone" moments.

There is no improvisation.

Boko is one of the best broadway conductors I've seen.  He pays a LOT of 
attention to detail.  He's told us about some real nightmare stories of 
dealing with problem musicians in other cities.  Get your part down before 
that initial reading and he's your best bud.

Our crowning achievement here was his telling us that he has never had an 
easier run of the show (he's been really happy here).  That is due to our 
contractor, Steve Lund, who is really picky about who plays his jobs.  If your 
contractor prefers hiring based on friendship rather than competence, watch 
out.

The show is a lot of fun and you will enjoy yourself.  You will be amazed at 
the technology and financial resources surrounding you.  Even now, after 43 
performances, our group is having a good time.

Enjoy,

Scott

On Wednesday 03 December 2008 12:00:01 pm trombone-l-request at samford.edu 
wrote:

> I've been booked to play the Omaha run of Wicked in May, and was wondering
> if anyone else has any experience with this book. It's a trombone/bass
> trombone double, and I'm specifically wondering how much bass trombone
> there is and how "wicked" it might be. I searched the archives, and
> although the question was posted once before, there wasn't much response at
> the time.
>
>  
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark

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Scott Moore
St. Peter, MN

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