[Trombone-l] Civil War Bands

[thetubameister@adelphia.net]

I know the tubist from Jack Daniels - I talked to him about it, and - indeed - they're not from the Lincoln period.  His Bicentenial is coming, don't you know.

This is in Cleveland, so transportation will be an issue for sure - no recommended bands in the area!

J.c.S.

---- Harry Wootan <hpw3 at mindspring.com> wrote: 
> Which side are you on? :-) 
> 
> The Olde Towne Brass in Huntsville AL is a very good band. Here's their
> website:
> 
>   http://www.otbrass.com/
> 
> They play original Civil War music on original over-the-shoulder horns. When
> they play they typically provide info about the songs, the composers, and
> their horns. Lots of interesting stuff.
> 
> You might even be interested in their website just to see their collection
> of horns.
> 
>   - Harry
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: thetubameister at adelphia.net [mailto:thetubameister at adelphia.net] 
> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:28 AM
> To: trombone-l: server5.samford.edu
> Subject: [Trombone-l] Civil War Bands
> 
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I'm exploring getting a Civil War renactment band to share a concert with a
> local orchestra.  I realize there are almost never trombones in these
> groups, just the over-the-shoulder saxhorns, but who are the best -
> preferrably pro - groups that people know of.
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help - oh, and keep those section trombone
> postings coming!
> 
> J.c.S.
> 
> 
> 
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