That's a good story Jim! This whole thread has got me thinking I should take up second baritone, it sounds fun!
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It's not for the weak of heart. All those rests take stamina and mental fortitude. And the off-beats. Shear insanity. Wait for my 4 part docu-drama "So, you want to be a 2nd Baritone player".Originally posted by aroberts781 View PostThat's a good story Jim! This whole thread has got me thinking I should take up second baritone, it sounds fun!DANA
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Junior - Euphonium - 1906 - Henry Distin Mfg.
Hastings - Trombone - 1952 - Boosey and Hawkes
Bramwell - Euphonium - 1988 - Besson/Boosey and Hawkes (BE967)
Margaret - Baritone - 2015 - Sterling1050HS
Albert - Eb Bass - 2023 - Dillon 981S
New York Staff Band - 2nd Baritone - 1991-1994
Philadelphia Freedom Band - Euphonium
Lancaster British Brass Band (all hail the 2nd baritone) - 2022-
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That's a fantastic 2nd baritone story. I need to try this.
Originally posted by Snorlax View PostHere's a variation on the theme: I actually VOLUNTEERED to play 2nd baritone.
In 1988-89 I was in Grantham, Lincolnshire as an exchange professor of finance.
I had been solo euph in the Indianapolis Brass Choir for a few years.
When I got settled in Grantham, I discovered that there was a 4th-section band in town,
and brought my euph along to have a blow with them.
I discovered that the band rehearsed in an upstairs room in the Tudor Rose Pub in Grantham,
and that the owner kept the band's pint glasses full during rehearsals--totally gratis.
So when the MD asked if I'd like to dep (sub) with the band, I said "only if I can play 2nd baritone
so I can take maximal advantage of the proprietor's generosity."
The band finished near the bottom of the 4th section at the 1989 regionals, finishing below
arch-rival Skegness, and eventually ceased to exist at some point, but my fond memories of
that time persist. ;-)DANA
Meet the Family
Junior - Euphonium - 1906 - Henry Distin Mfg.
Hastings - Trombone - 1952 - Boosey and Hawkes
Bramwell - Euphonium - 1988 - Besson/Boosey and Hawkes (BE967)
Margaret - Baritone - 2015 - Sterling1050HS
Albert - Eb Bass - 2023 - Dillon 981S
New York Staff Band - 2nd Baritone - 1991-1994
Philadelphia Freedom Band - Euphonium
Lancaster British Brass Band (all hail the 2nd baritone) - 2022-
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Originally posted by Snorlax View Post<snip>
I discovered that the band rehearsed in an upstairs room in the Tudor Rose Pub in Grantham, and that the owner kept the band's pint glasses full during rehearsals--totally gratis. So when the MD asked if I'd like to dep (sub) with the band, I said "only if I can play 2nd baritone so I can take maximal advantage of the proprietor's generosity."<snip>Rick Floyd
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"Always play with a good tone, never louder than lovely, never softer than supported." - author unknown.
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