Hi, Comeback!
I've been to IETF five times and have competed three times in the Adult Amateur category. In general, that group gets a half dozen entries, maybe a few more. I don't think I've ever seen as many as ten. The level of playing that I've seen ranges from high school to good university level, but definitely not the level that can be seen in the Artist Division. The audience runs about 100. As for what piece to play, you can't go wrong with the old warhorses like Beautiful Colorado, Morceau Symphonique Barat's Andante and Allegro, Capuzzi's Andante and Rondo, etc. Those are the ones that come immediately to mind; others can add more. Given that it's "run what you brung," I'm thinking about bringing an original that that I premiered in a participant recital in '14.
Hope to see you there!
Dave
David Bjornstad
1923 Conn New Wonder 86I, Bach 6 1/2 AL
2018 Wessex EP100 Dolce, Denis Wick 4ABL
2013 Jinbao JBEP-1111L, Denis Wick 4AM
2015 Jinbao JBBR-1240, Denis Wick clone mouthpiece of unknown designation
Cullman (AL) Community Band (Euph Section Leader)
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