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A

If only

I want my own band!

I've found a site that sells scores and I've fallen in love!

I have concert programmes whirring round my head.

I'd love to have my own band so that we could play the pieces I love every rehearsal,

there'd be no more bloody Italian Festival, that's for sure!
greenfairy

Yeah but you wouldn't get anyone to play in it cos you'd have your bloody love song thingy on every setlist
A

There is NOTHING WRONG with A Groovy Kind of Love. It is a GOOD ARRANGEMENT and the ending is NOT an anti climax.

If I actually wanted to annoy my whole (as yet imaginary) band, I'd play bloody Begweeeeen Festival or One Moment in Sodding Time every gig.

GKoL is under rated!
greenfairy

It's AWFUL!!!
A

Would you rather have Young Amadeus (bloody TRAVESTY) or Skataco then?
greenfairy

You don't have to compare it to other sucky pieces to try and find its worth
A

You know me too well.

My band-of-the-future had better like film music though.

And Vaughan Williams.

And clarinets
greenfairy

Counts me out then! (bar the film music)

But you probably only wanted good players anyway
A

Well, no. Enthusiastic people who don't mind buying their DOM lots of drinks and have a sense of humour. And a strict rule of no divas.

And what is wrong with Vaughan Williams?????????
A

I wonder if James Puresex and Jack Davenport play instruments and are looking for a band to play in?

Would make rehearsals more interesting.
greenfairy

I'm sure there's one thing they're good at playing!

*happy thoughts*
A

We need some more skin and essence in our band.
A

www.musicroom.co.uk

See, there's tonnes of stuff there. And that's just one site.
greenfairy

Aaaaaaaaargh *puts hands over eyes*

I don't need to find somewhere else to spend money!
A

I know the feeling. I know where all my wages will be going!
General Melchett

So do I: Wine, women and amateur dramatics...... The rest of it I'll squander!
greenfairy

You don't want to know the random mental image that gave me
General Melchett

Craig told me to do it, honest!
Aaron Aardvark

greenfairy wrote:
You don't want to know the random mental image that gave me


Not him in that pink flowing number again?
A

It was a rather fascinating image you have to admit.
A

greenfairy wrote:
You don't want to know the random mental image that gave me


I got an image of an old drunk woman singing 'Tomorrow' from Annie with Melchy giving thunderous applause whilst sitting on a throne.

greenfairy

Aaron Aardvark wrote:
greenfairy wrote:
You don't want to know the random mental image that gave me


Not him in that pink flowing number again?


No, it was one of the Chinese girl costumes from the Mikado. Strangely!

I swear the heat has fried the little brain I had to begin with
A

General Melchett wrote:
Craig told me to do it, honest!


In that case you're the first person I've ever met who pays any attention to the Jockanese Fairy.
A

HAHAHAHAHA.

Funnily enough, I have my own band!

I have been entrusted to organise and run the brand spanking new Portsmouth Uni Wind Band.

I have cash to spend on scores, and will conduct (scary, might need a few pointers. Jos????)

I can also open it up to anyone I want, not just students and staff.

I am so excited I just might burst!

*SQUUEEEEEE*
greenfairy

Oh dear gods

*goes to buy earplugs*

Can you play Sweeny Todd?! So I can sing along when I go stalking next year?!
A

How can you sing along with earplugs in?
greenfairy

Considering the state of my singing it's not going to make it any worse
A

I might be able to find a score. If you're nice. After all, I'm a DoM now!

Apricot, what time do you go to Salsa on Tuesdays, just out of interest?
A

Result!

"Don't worry too much about budget, A, just choose the scores you want and we'll order them for you!"

I sense a shopping spree approaching!

And no, Swinging Safari will not be on the list.
ANTS

A wrote:
Result!

"Don't worry too much about budget, A, just choose the scores you want and we'll order them for you!"

I sense a shopping spree approaching!

And no, Swinging Safari will not be on the list.



Ive got the arranger and publisher details at home for Pirates.....i'll drop you an email latter......then you can make GF's day!!!!
Apricot

A wrote:
I might be able to find a score. If you're nice. After all, I'm a DoM now!

Apricot, what time do you go to Salsa on Tuesdays, just out of interest?


I go around 9 when I'm going, if you want to do the lesson it starts at 7.30pm I think (or it did last time I took a beginner down there - a certain absent oboeist, you know who I mean A)

Maybe we could all come and be your guess players every now and again!

Apricot

p.s. why?
A

Exactly why you thought, guest playing.

As staff/student you'll be invited anyway Apricot, but it's open to anyone in Pompey over the age of 16, (although preferable 18 for social reasons.)

So actually, if you want to (and it'd help me no end) you can join full time. Both of you, especially if you want to play sax Apricot.
ANTS

A wrote:
Exactly why you thought, guest playing.

As staff/student you'll be invited anyway Apricot, but it's open to anyone in Pompey over the age of 16, (although preferable 18 for social reasons.)

So actually, if you want to (and it'd help me no end) you can join full time. Both of you, especially if you want to play sax Apricot.



and if you need a trumpet deputy........
A

I sure would love it, only the rehearsals with be around 5.30 on Tuesdays and I'm not sure you'd make it after work? You may have to rush too much. But I shall definitely be inviting you to join in on gigs and such if you're available.

More the merrier.
Apricot

You do know I can't actually play the sax properly don't you???

But if learning on the job is ok...???

or is that considered better than my clarinet playing!!!!
greenfairy

*hides*
Apricot

greenfairy wrote:
*hides*


hey GF,
if she wants my sax playing she can't possibly care what it all sounds like so you won't get out of it as easily as that!!!
greenfairy

I can get out of most things if I try hard enough
A

No you can't.
A

Apricot wrote:
You do know I can't actually play the sax properly don't you???

But if learning on the job is ok...???

or is that considered better than my clarinet playing!!!!


Well I thought it might be a good idea for several reasons.

1) I've been told I shall be inundated with flutes and clarinets,

2) It'll be good practice for you for things like big band and then you can show off about being a double hander,

3) I'll need friendly faces around to support me and

4) I'll love you forever.
A

Well after doing a bit of research, nearly all Uni's have wind bands, and they're all popular and successful.

One claims it has 100 players.

They all run similarly to what I have planned.

No auditions, all standards welcome.
Open to all including members of the public.
A modern light repertoire with the odd classic thrown in.
Early rehearsals,
and of course - regular drinking sessions.
Apricot

Yep, I was in a wind band at uni, it was good fun and I still keep in touch with a fellow player from all that way back.
Mostly people start on the back stands and work their way forward, depends ing on ability of course.
You're probably right, I could do with the sax practice for big band. Ok sax it is.
I won't have to pay will I?
Apricot

Hey GF, you could play sax with me too???
A

Of course not, I'll have enough money from the budget for the music I want.

You'll know most of the repertoire anyway to start with, I don't want to buy loads of pieces I don't know until I get used to being out front.
Apricot

Knowing a piece, or even knowing a piece on clarinet is a bit different to experimenting with sax, I'll probably need to take my little finger chart with me!!!
A

I'll copy out parts for you to take home too if you like.
Apricot

arh bless, but that would imply I actually did practice at home????
greenfairy

Aren't we just a wonderfully helpful bunch?!
Apricot

but yes, it might be a good idea. Thanks sweetie
A

GF, I've even seen a superior arr. of Phantom for you.
greenfairy

So I'm thinking that I'll stop being mean and say yes to playing in your band sweetie
A

AND DMC, not just CotBP!
greenfairy



I you!
A

I'm just bloody brilliant is all.

I may buy some scores just for me. Full sets for the band, (from the uni budget) and some conductors scores of pieces i love out of my own pocket to keep.
A

GF, listen to the audio file!

http://www.dehaske.com/index.php?task=shop&stask=det&id=14562
greenfairy

That's not actually too bad an adaptation. Apart from the Kraken into Davy Jones bit where the organ should be - sounds odd without it. And the ending is just WTF!
A

I quite like it.
eastneyslapper

A wrote:
General Melchett wrote:
Craig told me to do it, honest!


In that case you're the first person I've ever met who pays any attention to the Jockanese Fairy.


Who dares to call sweet Craigy a Jockanese Fairy???
A

Sweet Craig. ahahahahahahahahaha
greenfairy

Most people I think. Personally I think it's an insult to fairies
A

But Hairy Fairy just rolls off of the tongue so easily.....
Apricot

A wrote:
But Hairy Fairy just rolls off of the tongue so easily.....

and is much more accurate!
bootybandy

But only cats get fur balls. Not furry ones,................ before someone jumps in......
eastneyslapper

bootybandy wrote:
But only cats get fur balls. Not furry ones,................ before someone jumps in......


So, just who are you calling a pussy, Mr Corps Bandmaster Sir...??
A

My first rehearsal is on my birthday.
windypipes

WHen is your birthday???

ANything nasty we can arrange?
A

clue is in the birthday bash thread.
greenfairy

which rehearsal?
A

uni band.
greenfairy

ah.

don't confuse me on a Monday morning when I'm still getting my caffeine levels up.
A

sorry GF!
Apricot

but it's ok, cos you'll have had you birthday night out the day before!!!!
A

my actual birthday was supposed to be the family meal though. good job it's not booked yet, it'll have to move to sunday, when I'll be nursing the first of several hangovers!
sticky blue

Avoid hangovers - stay pi$$ed -
eastneyslapper

Apricot wrote:
Knowing a piece, or even knowing a piece on clarinet is a bit different to experimenting with sax, I'll probably need to take my little finger chart with me!!!


Experimenting with sax is one of life's few remaining free pleasures...

And knowing where to put your fingers goes a long way to help, too.
Apricot

I live in hope ES
A

You'll be great on sax!
eastneyslapper

A wrote:
You'll be great on sax!


Alex, I have tried it before... fingers OK, but the sound was a bit raucous and unrefined...
A

You could come and bash things instead...
eastneyslapper

A wrote:
You could come and bash things instead...


Sounds good to me...
greenfairy

I'm back in the gutter again.
eastneyslapper

greenfairy wrote:
I'm back in the gutter again.


Hey.. don't beat yourself up... There's nothing gutteral about bashing...
A

Beg to differ! *happy place*
greenfairy

I feel like singing Point of No Return right now
Apricot

greenfairy wrote:
I'm back in the gutter again.


what you doing in there?
greenfairy

Apricot wrote:
greenfairy wrote:
I'm back in the gutter again.


what you doing in there?


Best not ask!
windypipes

Ok, I will ask then!


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