Re: Re: Re: doctoral recital advice!!! PLEASE HELP!!


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Posted by Brian Petters on February 11, 2004 at 10:11:34:

In Reply to: Re: Re: doctoral recital advice!!! PLEASE HELP!! posted by FYI on February 11, 2004 at 09:45:48:

"Are you sure you want to tackle such a tough piece? It is difficult on trombone but nearly impossible on a valved instrument."

"'Billy Blow Hard' is a nice solo that really gives you an opportunity to show off your sound and phrasing. It's not nearly as difficult as 'Ruby'."

"That piece is IMPOSSIBLE. I have a recording of Steven Mead playing it with the London Philharmonic and it BLOWS MY MIND. If you're thinking of playing it - or Billy Blowhard, for that matter - then you're probably a very accomplished player."

These don't sound like quotes that would make one believe that the piece is too easy and "would not normally be considered for any graduate recital." If the piece in question is practice room schlock, I would agree with you. But that's not what I read into the above coments.

Brian "even my practice room schlock sounded pretty weak" Petters



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