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Is There a Strong Future For Community Bands?

Started by creeva · 10 months ago

I’ve done the community band circuit for a year now and I’ve played with two community bands.  The one thing I have noticed is that the bands don’t really seem to be growing.  When they do grow it’s usually by an older member decides to jo ... Continue reading »

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  • Cool! I agree on the music choices.. I didn't read all of your comments today.. save it for another time but how to choose the music is interesting. Directors also fit into the category of knowing the music which gives them the power to select. We have suggestions in the choirs that I sing in and they often go unplayed or unsung too. Movie/TV themes are a great idea and would be recognized by different age groups in the audience. !!! Keep those ideas flowing...
  • @Marti

    At least from your comments and other comments made from e-mail that I'm not completely off base. I thought I would come off as some whipper snapper that don't know nuffin to some people.
  • In community band future is there but not strong future you can survive but you can't make big name or income there.
  • Hey I just found your blog and I must admit that I've been reading for the last half hour. Nice blog, like it..

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