Hi all,
I wonder why transposing ("to do" or not "to do") is always such a big
issue on this list. I always play from the original parts and I have played
in all transpositions mentioned in previous mails. And I also know that it
is not that difficult to learn and essential for professionals players to
be able to transpose right on the spot. But when I am playing in an
orchestra´s or wind band (were I also transpose a lot when accompanying
vocalists) I find it more important to have a horn group that can play, is
musical, listens to eachother, plays in tune, help eachother, make MUSIC
than being able to be a good transposer. I think that is the least
difficult task as a horn player to learn. And of course when somebody gets
ill just hours before a concert I will take into account that the player to
be hired must be able to transpose if necessary, but at the first place
(s)he must be able to make music.
So for a position in an amateur orchestra / WInd Band I would hire one who
can play the horn and make music but is not a star in transposing with it
and never the one who is world champion transposing. I decided not to be
become a professional player but to make my living as an engineer. Every
audition I did in life as a horn player I was hired and that was not
because I was such a fine "transposer".
So please give me a break and let us talk about music !!
Just my opinion
My regards to everyone on this list,
Ger Otten
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