If you could play in a type of band or ensemble that you've never played in before, what would it be?
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If you could play in a type of band or ensemble that you've never played in before, what would it be?
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I've played in most groups my instrument would be suited for - but never a marching band which would be pretty awesome (see Gordon, you have march allies
). Although I'm also thinking of those New Orleans style marching bands which are less disciplined and more fun 
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Outside of my trumpet, I'd have to say being in a barbershop quartet has always been a casual aspiration - sadly I've never seen any women in a barbershop quartet, only a capella groups which isn't really the same thing. -
@lisa-yl female barbershopping comes under the name of Sweet Adelines. These are generally larger choruses, but within a chorus there are often several quartets. They are always loads of fun. There are local groups, too.
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@lisa-yl
Let me know whenever you are ready to march..lol! -
@gordon
Actually, if I could I would like to either 1) join Drum Corps (but it would be as Colour guard...Haven't spun a rifle in years or be in the pit with the toys...lol) or 2) a female barbershop group (my younger sister does this - last time I sung was back in High school). Actually, I am a big fan of Enka (introduced to me during the 1990 Japan/Hawaii Tour)...would love to sing that style.
I have marched with BTTB, RHLI Regimental, and continue to do so with Top Hats Marching Orchestra.
I was part of a children's choir, and through that sang in "Carmina Burana" (in latina no less!), performed in a city-wide high school production of "Jesus Christ Superstar ", and played in my high school's orchestra.
So there is not much I haven't experienced, however I am open to suggestions!!!! -
Dixieland would be my choice. The careless feeling that comes from good playing right through to the madcap, let it rip, would feel good.
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@lisa-yl I marched a bit with the Newmarket band just a few years ago. We weren't really great marchers, and there weren't really enough of us, but it was fun. I would like to do that in a bigger group. New Orleans style: yes, that looks and sounds fun. Klezmer group? Again, looks and sounds fun, probably not marching.
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@lloydr Dixieland and Klezmer are both lots of fun. They can both incorporate improvisation if the players are so inclined. I play bass with Dixieland Plus here in Burlington and with a Klezmer group in the Niagara area. I feel privileged to be able to learn about both styles of music when I play with each group. The trumpet player in our Klezmer group has just moved out of the area. and I don't know if they are looking for a replacement.
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@joanner Thanks. I can say I'm eager to play with a group--any group.
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Barbershop Quartet! "Baby on board, How I've adored, That sign on my car's windowpane." I think it would be a riot.