Posted by Chuck(G) on April 04, 2003 at 17:27:09:
In Reply to: Re: Re: band director needs help posted by js on April 04, 2003 at 16:53:18:
Joe has a point. Maybe for kids, the Werils or the Yamaha student-line instruments are the best utilitiarian choice. They play fairly well and in tune, parts are available, repair is pretty straightforward and they can be subjected to a fair amount of abuse.
I say that after watching a middle school baritone player drop his horn on the floor three times in a 50 minute rehearsal.
Yeah, I know they're not exotic and have no magic, but you really want something that'll hold up.