OK Bill - you've opened a door, and I hope you're not sorry! Not only is the new Boston tubist a former member of a DCI corps, but so is the new principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony. There is also a former DCI member in the Met trumpet section. Al Chez, trumpet player for David Lettermen, did his time in corps, as has at least one studio French horn player out in LA. Jazz improvisation has not escaped the world of the horn - Chris Komer, a very well known NY based free lance player (as well as NJ symphony 3rd horn and Burning River Brass member) marched with a very good group from California and is an amazing improvisation talent! And the Boston Brass features a former DCI marcher on horn.
There are others of us out there in less glamorous positions - players who not only survived the experience of marching and playing at the same time (yes - it can be done!), but have gone on to make a few shekels at it, too. If you're really interested in what some former drum corps members have done since their 'misspent' youth - purchase and listen to the disk I've linked below. It showcases a very wide range of styles and performances - from French Horn octets (with some incredible performances, including a guy who plays higher than Tuckwell!), solo Cello, solo Marimba, a jazz tuba group, some rock and Latino based ensembles, and some all brass 'big band' style groups. This last group features your son's friend, Adam Rappa, if I'm not mistaken. http://www.bluedevils.org/merchandise/product_info.php?products_id=87 Sandra Clark Toledo, OH _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
