[Trombone-l] Pit Stories

[Chris Tune]

This isn't a pit story per-se, but it is a cautionary tale.

When getting up on those modular riser kits, it is a good idea to check that
the crew has properly fastened the stair treads to the riser.

I was out on the road with a big band and came off the stand vigorously,
only to have the stair section just ROLL AWAY out from under my feet.

I came crashing down into the section between the 3 ft. high riser and the
other junk in and around the stairs.  Cut a nice line in one of my fingers.
Got bandaged and thanked my lucky stars I play trombone (don't have to bend
my fingers. . .this was slide hand).



-----Original Message-----
From: trombone-l-bounces at samford.edu [mailto:trombone-l-bounces at samford.edu]
On Behalf Of Clay McCarter
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 2:04 PM
To: trombone-l at samford.edu
Subject: [Trombone-l] Pit Stories

I've really enjoyed reading about players experiences with Wicked.  Anyone
else out there playing in a pit for a show?  I'd love to hear stories about
your past and present gigs.

Clay
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