| I find this suprising - do none of the kids aiming for classical trumpet at US colleges play in big bands etc? A while back I was sitting in the London Schools Symphony Orchestra, and the trumpet section were talking about the various big bands we play with. I guess it's not like that over here.
I don't see how it can dilute your technique - some of the lead players in big bands I've played in have been some of the best young players I've heard, classical, jazz or otherwise. Listen to Wayne Bergeron - that guy is a monster trumpet player with a gorgeous sound.
Also, I agree about the triple - H thing. Thankfully my teachers have always got me doing various different pieces, and when I learnt the Haydn and Hindemith it was the whole piece, not just the first movement! |