2nd Baritone Jokes. Bring out your best.

[aroberts781]

That's a good story Jim! This whole thread has got me thinking I should take up second baritone, it sounds fun!

[anadmai]

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".

That's a good story Jim! This whole thread has got me thinking I should take up second baritone, it sounds fun!

[anadmai]

That's a fantastic 2nd baritone story. I need to try this.

Here'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. ;-)

[RickF]

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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>

Great story, and interesting motivation to play 2nd baritone!