| And, M&C, there is always the concern that the case with the back-up horn might decide to "take a walk" half way through the gig. I know I try to never leave a horn in the dressing room at a concert: if I need two horns then they are with me at all times. If I only need one... then I only take one. If we do a dress rehearsal followed by a 2 hour "break" to run home and change before the concert, the horn(s) go with me. (Why are tuba players so darn trusting?)
But then, I'm not a professional who makes his living at the game so I know there are going to be a different set of "needs" and a backup is one of them. I would certainly at least try to keep the spare on the bandstand where its within eyesight of myself or one of the other band members at all times. |