[1159]question re:its debate time! (287 reads)	2001-06-27 05:28:31

James Walker Joined: N/A From: N/A Posts: N/A I don't have any experience with drum corps, but I do have a question about the "pit" work where (all? most?) mallet work takes place, as I understand it... Question: in terms of the mallet instruments, are there several players on each part, or is it "one on a part" (one person covers the vibes, one covers the marimba, etc...)? There's an aspect of ensemble playing that percussionists don't ever have to deal with when in school, which is matching the phrasing of an entire section covering the same part. String players do this in an orchestra, with half-a-dozen or more players all covering the same first violin part (etc.,), having to agree on phrasing, bowing, articulation, etc. While college/university percussionists deal with ensemble playing in the orchestra, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, etc., they rarely - if ever - deal with these fine details, as it's usually "one on a part." If drum corps performance addresses this, then it *has* to be a benefit, whether the player continues on in corps-style work or not. Just my $.02 - I'll be interested in hearing from some drum corps veterans... JW http://www.malletjazz.com Remote Host:

[1154]its debate time! <Scott (R)>	2001-06-26 08:16:30
[1155]Re:its debate time! <Jeremy>	2001-06-26 11:47:31
[1158]Re:its debate time! <Jennifer>	2001-06-27 04:56:05
[1159]question re:its debate time! <James Walker>	2001-06-27 05:28:31
[1166]Re:question re:its debate time! <Jennifer>	2001-06-28 05:32:21